4h: With 4 hours at Ibiza Airport (IBZ), stay close. Clear immigration and head to the public area. Grab a coffee or light meal at Cafetería Lavazza or Gambrinus in the terminal. If you want fresh air, take a short taxi (10–15 min) to Playa d’en Bossa, walk briefly along the beach promenade, and enjoy a quick drink or snack at a beachfront bar like Nassau Beach Club (check seasonal opening). Allow at least 60–75 minutes to return, clear security, and reach your gate.
8h: With 8 hours, you can see a bit of the island. From IBZ, take a taxi (15–20 min) to Ibiza Town (Eivissa). Start in Dalt Vila, the fortified old town: walk up through Portal de ses Taules to Plaça de Vila and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Snows for harbor views. Stroll around the marina area (Marina Botafoch and the port) and Vara de Rey for shops and cafés. Have a relaxed meal at a local restaurant in the old town. If time and season allow, stop by nearby Talamanca Beach for a short seaside walk. Plan to leave town 1.5–2 hours before your next flight to account for traffic and airport formalities.
24h: With 24 hours, you can sample Ibiza’s beaches, history, and nightlife. Day: From IBZ, check into a hotel in Ibiza Town or Playa d’en Bossa. Explore Dalt Vila’s cobbled streets, bastions, and cathedral, then wander the port and Passeig de Vara de Rey. Afternoon: Head to a beach such as Talamanca, Playa d’en Bossa, or Cala Jondal for swimming and a late lunch at a chiringuito or beach club. Evening: Return to Ibiza Town for tapas and drinks, or experience nightlife at venues like Ushuaïa Ibiza or Hï Ibiza (seasonal). If you prefer quiet, choose a sunset spot like Café del Mar or Café Mambo in Sant Antoni de Portmany (allow 25–35 min each way by taxi). Sleep near the airport or in town and allow ample time in the morning for check‑in and security.