Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Transportation

Because the airport is about 5 miles (or roughly 8 kilometers) from the center of Mallorca’s capital city of Spain, you cannot walk the distance and will need some type of transportation to get you between the airport and wherever you are staying on the island. The good news is that there are several choices available once you land: You can rent a car, take a taxi or Uber, or get on a public bus.

The guide below provides an overview of what to expect will all of the transportation choices, including the average price, time taken, where to find them at Palma Airport and more. The best selection for you will depend on unique factors like your budget, how many people you’re traveling with, and more.

Rental cars

Renting a car for your holiday has some clear benefits, including that you will have total privacy because you will not need to share the car with anyone, and you would also enjoy maximum flexibility and independence in deciding where and when you want to drive during the time that you have it.

There are seven major rental vehicle companies that have kiosks within Palma Airport, and the desks for booking a car or picking up an already reserved vehicle can be found on floor 0 of the terminal’s arrivals section. Look for signs directing you to this area or get help from an airport staff member.

It’s hard to predict the exact cost of renting a car for your time in Mallorca because the precise total will vary based on important considerations such as how long you want to rent the car for, the type of vehicle you choose, and more. But a good guideline is that you should anticipate spending around €40 for every day that you have the car, and there may be additional fees to pay on top of this as well.

Remember also that many rental car companies will ask you to fill up the fuel tank of the vehicle before you return it to them at the end of your holiday, which would be another expense.

Taxis, Uber and private hires

The standard driving time between the airport and Palma can be anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on whether you’re traveling at quieter traffic periods such as late or night or early in the evening when the trip will be quicker, or busy times like rush hour when it will take longer.

For official airport taxis, all fares include a €4.65 extra charge, and the minimum amount that you will pay will be €14.05 (inclusive of the fee). Most taxis accept payment with credit cards, but you may want to have Euros in cash to cover the fare in case the driver says their card reader is not working.

In addition to taxis, you could also use the rideshare service Uber. To do this, simply open your Uber app on your smartphone upon arrival, type in your destination, and the app will tell you where to pick up the ride at the airport and how much it will cost. But note that Uber rides usually take around the same time as a taxi and can sometimes even be more expensive, so you may want to pick a taxi.

To find the taxi pickup area after your flight has arrived and you have gone through passport checks and retrieved your luggage, just follow signs within the airport directing you to this location. If you are struggling to find the taxi pickup area then you can ask for help from an airport staff member.

There’s also a related option of getting a private hire, which is a costlier type of taxi. You’ll get a higher-end vehicle and a personal driver that will meet typically you in the airport terminal, assist you with your luggage, and take you directly to your hotel or other destination. Just beware that these extra perks mean that the fare will cost more than a taxi or Uber, at least €15 more but possibly higher.

Public bus

If you are looking to save money on your trip from the airport into the center of Palma, you could consider taking a public bus. The A1 route, designated as “Aeroport-Palma Centre,” takes riders to downtown Palma from the airport and back, with several stops along the route. A one-way fare is just €5, which is far cheaper than you will pay if you instead opt for a taxi or decide to hire a vehicle.

Expect the journey to take at least 30 minutes including the waiting time at the airport bus stop, and the ride can be much longer depending on how long the bus takes at each of the stops.

Just beware that you cannot pre-book a seat on a bus, and space for luggage will be limited, so if you are traveling with a large group or a lot of suitcases, you may want to consider other transport options.

Should you decide to take the bus, you will be able to purchase a ticket on board from the driver using cash, so ensure that you have some Euros with you before waiting for the bus.

The bus stop at the airport is just a short walk of a few minutes from the arrivals part of the terminal. There are signs directing you to the location, or you can ask an airport staffer to guide you.

There are also bus routes that are available to take you to other parts of Mallorca, if the center of Palma is not your destination. You should research this different routes online in advance because they differ in terms of where they travel and how frequently they operate, with some lines running fewer services in months when tourism is less popular, for example colder winter months. The fares for these other bus routes will cost between €6.75 and €13.50 depending on where you’re going.

Contact

Phone: (+34) 913 211 000
Postal Address: 07611 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
web: aena.es