
Isla Air Express
About the airline
Isla Air Express is a Spanish airline founded in 2019, operating seaplane services between the Balearic Islands. Known for DHC-6 Twin Otter floatplane operations connecting Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentera, and Menorca.
Fleet
Isla Air Express (ICAO: MCA) is a Spanish airline established in 2019 that specializes in seaplane transport across the Balearic Islands. The carrier began commercial test flights in November 2024, marking its entry into regional aviation services. Under the leadership of CEO Sergio Núñez-Cacho Solans, the airline operates a focused network connecting four primary destinations: Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentera, and Menorca.
The airline's network is built around inter-island connectivity in the Mediterranean. Rather than maintaining traditional hub operations, Isla Air Express serves the leisure and business travel market between the Balearic Islands, offering an alternative to ferry services and road connections. The carrier is positioned as a quick-access option for travelers moving between the archipelago's main population centers.
Isla Air Express operates a specialized fleet consisting of DHC-6-100 Twin Otter floatplanes, each configured with 18 seats. These aircraft are purpose-built for seaplane operations, allowing the airline to operate from water-based terminals rather than conventional airports. This unique operational model defines the airline's service proposition and operational footprint across the islands.