# Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

> Palma de Mallorca, ES · 8 km (5 mi) east of Palma

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## Facts

- **IATA**: PMI
- **ICAO**: LEPA
- **Timezone**: Europe/Madrid
- **Runways**: 2
- **Terminals**: 1
- **Passengers**: 33.3M/yr
- **Official site**: https://www.aena.es/en/palma-de-mallorca.html

## Overview

## Welcome

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is not your typical airport hub; it's a leisure-first destination catering primarily to waves of holiday charters and low-cost carriers. During peak summer Saturdays, it morphs into a bustling "sun charter factory" while retaining off-season tranquility. Located just 8 km east of Palma, PMI offers unique access to Mallorcan bakeries and tapas right at the gates, a rarity among airports.

## At a glance

Handling over 33.3 million passengers a year, PMI features a single terminal designed to streamline the flow of travelers. Though the airport houses only four gates, it's a key point for airlines like Air Europa, Ryanair, and easyJet. Despite its compact size, the airport facilitates a variety of culinary and shopping adventures with 19 restaurants and 14 shops.

## Terminals & layout

PMI operates one main passenger terminal, coded as T. This terminal is divided into modules, each serving specific types of flights. The airport’s modules can take on the feel of bus stations during peak times, especially with charters and low-cost flights to and from UK and EU destinations. Module C is particularly noted for its low-cost carrier gates, so plan accordingly by grabbing your needs from the central food cluster before trekking down to the far gates.

## Getting to and from the city

Reaching central Palma is straightforward with several transit options. The EMT Bus Line A1 connects the airport to central Palma in 20-30 minutes for €5. For beach areas like Can Pastilla, EMT Bus Line A2 provides a 10-20 minute ride at the same fare. Taxis offer a more direct trip, taking 15-25 minutes to reach central Palma with fares approximately €18-25, depending on traffic. For those staying further afield, pre-booked transfers to resorts like Alcúdia can cost around €60-80 one way, taking roughly 45 minutes in light traffic.

## Traveller essentials

The airport is operational 24/7, but facilities like cafes and shops follow seasonal schedules, with reduced hours in winter and full operation during the summer months. Wi-Fi is free across the airport, but power outlets can be scarce, especially during summer rushes, making it advisable to charge devices in quieter areas of modules B and D.

## Dining & shopping highlights

While PMI has a broad selection of eateries and shops, some local gems stand out. Santo Cristo offers authentic Mallorcan pastries, while the Enrique Tomás Experience provides a taste of high-quality cured meats. For more mainstream options, Burger King and McDonald’s are also on-site. During the off-season, expect fewer choices as many outlets, especially in modules A and C, reduce their hours.

## Lounges

Travelers looking for a bit of relaxation can choose from four Sala VIP lounges—Valldemossa, Llevant, Formentor, and Mediterraneo—each offering pay-at-the-door access or entry through memberships like Priority Pass. At €46, the Sala VIP Mediterraneo in particular offers a retreat from the holiday crowds.

## Insider tips

- **Time:** On peak summer Saturdays, arrive 2.5-3 hours early for UK and non-Schengen flights to avoid long security queues in Modules A and C.

- **Money:** Refill your water bottle at airside water fountains to avoid paying €2 for bottled water after security.

- **Local:** Before departure, grab a taste of Mallorca from Santo Cristo or Forn d’es Pont for artisanal snacks.

- **Insider:** The Valldemossa VIP Lounge offers a more pleasant experience with high ceilings and good views compared to module-specific lounges.

- **Quiet:** If you arrive early for a pickup, wait at Foods & Goods or La Bellota on Level 0 outside the terminal for a quieter atmosphere.

- **Avoid:** Most food and retail operations reduce hours or close between November and March, so don't rely on them for late-night flights.

- **Insider:** Use Priority Pass credit at O’Learys for a hot meal option when lounge buffets are underwhelming.

## Terminals (1)

- **Passenger Terminal** — 4 gates · Air Europa, Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia
  The terminal features a new security checkpoint location.

## Dining (19)

- **Budweiser Café**
- **Burger King**
- **Deli & Cia**
- **Enrique Tomás Experience**
- **Exploring the World**
- **Factory**
- **Foods & Goods** — T
- **Forn d’es Pont**
- **Illy Coffee Shop**
- **La Bellota**
- **MasQMenos**
- **Mc Donald’s**
- **Natoo**
- **O'Learys**
- **Paul**
- **Paul Express** — nu
- **Santo Cristo**
- **Segafredo**
- **Upper Crust**

## Lounges (4)

- **Sala VIP Formentor** — D · Module D airside, pay at door + passes
- **Sala VIP Llevant** — Module A airside, pay at door
- **Sala VIP Mediterraneo** — C · Module C airside, pay at door + passes · €46
- **Sala VIP Valldemossa** — A · Main boarding area, pay at door + programs

## Shops (14)

- **Budweiser Café**
- **Burger King**
- **Deli & Cia**
- **Enrique Tomás Experience**
- **Exploring the World**
- **Factory**
- **Foods & Goods**
- **Forn d’es Pont**
- **Illy Coffee Shop**
- **La Bellota**
- **Paul Express**
- **Santo Cristo**
- **Segafredo**
- **Upper Crust**

## Parking (5)

- **Express Parking** — Short-stay drop-off
- **General Car Park** — Multi-storey
- **Long-Stay Car Park** — Surface
- **Motorbike Parking** — Two-wheel area
- **Rent-a-Car Car Park** — Rental area

## Ground transport (8)

- **EMT Bus Line A1** — City center bus · 20–30 min airport–central Palma depending on traffic · €5 single · Every 15–20 min in summer daylight hours; reduced headways in low season
- **EMT Bus Line A2** — Can Pastilla and s'Arenal bus · 10–20 min to Can Pastilla depending on stops and traffic · €5 single · Roughly every 20–30 min in daytime; more limited early morning and late evening
- **Hotel Shuttle Buses** — Pre-booked coach · Can range from 30 min to over 90 min depending on resort and number of hotel stops · Usually included in package price; standalone shared shuttles often €10–20 per person to main resorts · Timed to tour-operator flight arrivals; no fixed public schedule
- **Intercity Buses** — Island routes · Airport–Palma by A1 ~20–30 min, then typically 45–90 min onward depending on resort and route · Airport–Palma A1 ~€5, then intercity buses often under €10 to major resorts · Intercity routes from Palma to main resorts often every 30–60 min in summer daytime; reduced in low season and evenings
- **Private Transfer Services** — Pre-booked car · Roughly the pure driving time: 30–60 min depending on distance (e.g., ~45 min to Alcúdia in light traffic) · Varies by resort; commonly ~€60–80 one-way for a car to mid-range resorts like Alcúdia or Cala d'Or · On-demand, pre-booked; no fixed headway
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- **Taxi Palma de Mallorca** — Metered taxi · 15–25 min to central Palma depending on traffic · Approx. €18–25 to central Palma, more to beach resorts · On-demand from the rank 24/7, with longer queues at midday in peak season
- **Tour Operator Coaches** — Charter transfers · Often 60–120 min to far resorts with multiple stops · Usually bundled into tour-operator package; upgrades to private coaches or smaller shuttles cost extra · Tied to tour-operator flight schedules rather than fixed headways

## Insider tips

- _Time_: On peak summer Saturdays, arrive 2.5-3 hours early for UK and non-Schengen flights to avoid long queues in Modules A and C.
- _Money_: Refill your water bottle at airside fountains to avoid paying €2 for bottled water after security.
- _Local_: Before departure, grab a taste of Mallorca from Santo Cristo or Forn d’es Pont for artisanal snacks.
- _Insider_: The Valldemossa VIP Lounge offers a more pleasant experience with high ceilings and good views compared to module-specific lounges.
- _Quiet_: If you arrive early for a pickup, wait at Foods & Goods or La Bellota on Level 0 outside the terminal for a quieter atmosphere.
- _Avoid_: Most food and retail operations reduce hours or close between November and March, so don't rely on them for late-night flights.
- _Insider_: Use Priority Pass credit at O’Learys for a hot meal option when lounge buffets are underwhelming.