Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is the island’s single passenger terminal handling large seasonal traffic - pre-pandemic annual throughput was around 28-30 million passengers. The airport primarily serves short- and medium-haul European routes with heavy seasonal point-to-point and low-cost carrier traffic.
Terminal Guide for Palma de Mallorca Airport #
PMI operates from a single passenger terminal building with multiple piers/gates. The terminal handles both Schengen and non‑Schengen flights within the same complex, with separate passport-control lanes where required. Key passenger facilities (shops, cafes, baggage belts and car hire desks) are in the main terminal areas.
Getting to and From Palma de Mallorca Airport #
Public buses connect the airport with Palma city centre in roughly 15-25 minutes depending on traffic; services run frequently from the arrivals area. Taxis and private transfers are available outside arrivals - taxi ride to Palma usually takes 15-25 minutes and fares commonly fall in the €20-€35 range. Car hire desks are located in the terminal ground floor area; driving into Palma is a short 10-15 km trip depending on route. Ride‑hailing apps operate on the island but local taxi services remain common.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Palma de Mallorca Airport #
The terminal offers a mix of fast‑food and sit‑down outlets and a duty‑free area on the airside. Free (time‑limited) Wi‑Fi is typically available; charging points are found in gate areas. There are baggage trolleys and airline check‑in desks landside; medical and tourist information desks are usually present in arrivals. Accessibility services are available - request assistance in advance from your airline.
Tips for Palma de Mallorca Airport #
- If you’re staying in Palma, the public buses are often cheaper than taxis for the short trip into the city - look for the airport-to-city service at the arrivals forecourt.
- During peak summer months many flights are seasonal charters; expect busy security and immigration around mid-morning and early evening.
- Currency exchange desks at arrivals are convenient but offer poorer rates - withdraw euros from an ATM for better value.
Weather & Climate near Palma de Mallorca Airport #
Palma de Mallorca Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| February | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 12° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Ideal | 12° - 23° | 17° | 27 mm | some cloud | 75% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 21° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 69% | 3.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.5h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 69% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 22° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
