Airport bus Palma de Mallorca

IATA code: PMI
ICAO code: LEPA
Number of passengers: ~ 29 million

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is the main international airport on Mallorca Island in Spain and it is located 8 kilometres from the centre of Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the island of Mallorca.

The airport is also Son Sant Joan Airport and it’s the third largest airport in Spain in terms of number of passengers, after Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona Airport. The record year was 2019 when the airport served more than 29 million passengers.

The airport is the focus airport for low-cost carriers such as Ryanair, EasyJet and Vueling.

If you’re flying to Palma de Mallorca, in our comprehensive guide you’ll find all the necessary information about the Palma de Mallorca Airport and transportation options.

How to get from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Palma de Mallorca

Airport bus

Bus line 1: Airport-City-Port is the one operating between the airport and the city centre of Palma de Mallorca.

  • The price of a one-way ticket is €5
  • The bus has two stops at the airport: Terminal Planta – 0 – Arrivals and Terminal – Floor 2 – Departures
  • Buses run from 06:00 to 01:15 from the airport to the city centre and from 05:15 to 01:00 (until 2:00 during summer) from the city centre to the airport (approximately every 15 minutes) → timetable

Bus line 21: S’Arenal-Airport is the other line that runs to the airport and it connects the airport with the hotels along Palma beach.

  • The price of a one-way ticket is €5
  • Buses run from 07:00 to 22:10 (to 00:00 during summer) from the airport to Playa de Palma and from 07:00 to 21:30 (to 00:05 during summer) → timetable

Tickets can be bought at the ticket office in front of the airport and inside the airport.

Taxi

Getting an airport taxi is also an option to consider if you have problems with locating your accommodation in Palma. The average rate per kilometre is around €0.5 with the starting fare being €2.80. Taxis are available at the taxi rank in front of the airport.

Transfer

Booking a private transfer is a great option for smaller families or a group of friends if you want to get to your destination without spending time on public transportation.

Book a transfer online, the price will be fixed no matter which location in Palma you need to go to and your driver will wait for you at the airport holding a sign with your name.

Rent-a-car

To get around the island of Mallorca a good idea would be to rent a car. You can either do it online or directly at the airport. Some of the car rental companies like Goldcar, Record Go Mallorca and Sixt have their offices at the airport.

Airlines at the Palma de Mallorca Airport

A total of 59 airlines have flights to and from this airport. Arrivals and departures are both domestic and international flights.

Some of the most popular flights are those to and from various European destinations and airports such as Marseille Airport, Belfast International, Budapest, Warsaw-Chopin.

The airlines that have the most frequent flights to Palma de Mallorca are Ryanair, Wizzair, Eurowings and TUI Airways.

Below you’ll find a selected list of other airlines operating here.

  • AirEuropa
  • British Airways
  • easyJet
  • Sunclass Airlines
  • Vueling

Facilities and Services

The Palma de Mallorca Airport is packed with services and amenities that secure a safe and comfortable experience for all kinds of travelers, including those with disabilities.

So if you’re on a layover or you’re waiting for your flight, you can use the following airport services:

  • ATMs
  • Bank
  • Currency Exchange
  • Car Parking
  • Post Office
  • Shops and Restaurants
  • Support Services for People of Reduced Mobility
  • WiFi (for Aena Customer Club users)

Accommodation near Palma de Mallorca Airport

Are you looking for a place to stay overnight in Palma de Mallorca before or after your flight?
Then, check out our map with available accommodation units and hotels near the airport.

Palma de Mallorca Airport FAQ

I arrive late at the airport. Will it be a problem for me to get to the city?

During night hours, between 01:00 and 06:00 there is no bus transportation from the airport so you might consider getting a taxi.

I have an early morning departure from the airport, are there any airport hotels I can stay at?

The hotels closest to the airport can be found in Can Pastilla beach resort which is located in the proximity of Palma de Mallorca Airport.

I am continuing my journey outside Palma de Mallorca. Are there any direct lines from the airport to other cities?

There are 4 resort bus lines operating from Palma de Mallorca Airport:
A11 – to Peguera, Santa Ponsa, Magaluf, Palmanova
A32 – Playa de Muro, Alcudia
A42 –  Cala Bona, Cala Millor, Sa Coma
A51 – Campos, Llucmajor, S’Arenal

Can I exchange money at the airport to pay for my transfer?

There are ATMs and exchange offices at the airport so it won’t be a problem to get euros if you had no time to change money back at home.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *