Son Sant Joan Airport, more commonly known as Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), is situated 8km to the east of Palma Majorca. It ranks as Spain’s third largest airport, following Madrid and Barcelona Airports.
Palma de Mallorca Airport handles both international and domestic flights. It primarily caters to low-cost and charter flights from various parts of Europe, along with domestic flights to multiple destinations. The airport boasts an excellent road and highway network, ensuring a smooth and straightforward journey after landing.
As for Mallorca being a very popular travel destination for British tourists, especially during summer months, a number of UK-based airlines currently operate flights to Palma de Mallorca Airport. These include British Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2. The airlines are operating direct flights from multiple international airports all around the UK, such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow or Edinburgh.
The airport’s operating hours change with the season. From April to October, it operates 24 hours from Monday to Wednesday, from 07:00 to 24:00 on Thursday, and 24 hours from Friday to Sunday. From November to March, the airport operates from 07:00 to 24:00 every day as the flight schedules usually change outside the main season.
Map of Mallorca
For the local people, Palma de Mallorca Airport is of great importance. It not only connects them to other regions of Spain and Europe but also significantly contributes to the local economy by promoting tourism. The airport’s location and transport links make it easy to reach, simplifying the journey from the airport to the hotel room. It serves as the primary access point to the beautiful island of Majorca, also known as Mallorca. The airport’s close proximity to Palma de Mallorca and the convenience it offers in terms of travel have played a significant role in enhancing the island’s appeal as a holiday destination.
Palma de Mallorca Airport Transit
There is only 1 Terminal at the airport and it is not very likely to have connection flights from here. See details below for instruction on how to get around the island.
Palma de Mallorca Airport Transfer
Airport – Palma City Centre – Port (Bus)
Line 1 connects the airport with the city’s main points of tourist interest and the seafront promenade.
It is currently being supported by the 1P line which terminates at Paseo de Mallorca.
Winter (from 1 November to 30 April):
To the city centre: from 6 am to 1.10 am.
To the airport: from 4.45 am to 1 am.
Summer (from 1 May to 31 October):
To the city centre: from 6 am to 2 am.
To the airport: from 4.45 am to 2 am.
Frequency: every 9 minutes between the airport and the city centre (L1 L1P) and every 18 minutes between the airport and the port.
Fares One-way 5€
Line A11: Airport – Palmanova • Magaluf • Peguera
The line starts at 9:00 AM and departures then every 1h 15 min. Journey to Magaluf takes approx. 45 minutes.
Fares Costa d'en Blanes, Son Caliu 5 €
Palmanova, Magaluf: 5,50 €
Santa Ponça, Costa de la Calma, Peguera 7€
Timetables and bus stop information available on official website.
One way Fares From 5€ - 12€ depending on your destination
Timetables and bus stop information available on the official website.
Taxi
Always take a taxi from the signed taxi rank at the terminal and avoid taxi drivers offering services from other points. Demand a bill in the case of any complaint.
Taxis stand outside of Arrivals terminal.
Fares
Type
Start of service
Minimum fare:
Price/km
Waiting time
Fare 3
Working days from 6:00 to 21:00
€3.12
€1.08
€18.36
Fare 4
Weekdays from 22.00:6.00 to 14.00:00, Saturdays from 15:00, and holidays
