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How to Get from Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma City Centre

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Mallorca Airport (PMI)

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Mallorca Airport (PMI / Palma de Mallorca) to Palma centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. EMT Bus 1 (Aeropuerto-Palma): 25-30 minutes to Plaça Espanya (Palma centre), €5 single. Every 12-15 min, 6am-1am. 2. Bus 21: same route, slightly slower. 3. Taxi: 15-25 min, €15-25. 4. Uber/Bolt/Cabify: €12-20. 5. Pre-booked transfer: €20-50. Distance: 8 km east of Palma centre. Other Mallorca destinations: Magaluf bus €5 (40 min), Alcúdia €5 (1h), Cala d’Or €5 (1h), Andratx €5 (45 min). Currency: Euro. Tickets: EMT bus app + driver. Best option: EMT Bus 1 — only €5 + reliable. PMI is one of Europe’s busiest tourist airports (28M+ passengers/year). Multiple transfer buses to resort areas.

Mallorca Palma Airport PMI terminal
Mallorca Airport (PMI)

EMT Bus 1 — best option to Palma

  • Duration: 25-30 minutes airport to Plaça Espanya.
  • Operator: EMT Palma.
  • Frequency: every 12-15 minutes peak, 20-30 minutes off-peak.
  • Hours: 6am-1am daily.
  • Price: €5 single. Day pass €25 24h includes EMT bus.
  • Where to board: bus station outside Arrivals (signs to “Línea 1”).
  • Stops to centre: direct to Plaça Espanya (Palma’s central transport hub) via Avinguda Joan Miró.
  • Tickets: driver (cash/card), EMT app, machines.
  • Pros: reliable + frequent + cheap.
  • Cons: can be crowded peak summer.

Buses to resort areas

  • Magaluf: Bus 21 from PMI 40 minutes, €5. Major British resort area.
  • Alcúdia/Pollença: Bus A32 1 hour, €5. Northern Mallorca.
  • Cala d’Or: Bus A11 1 hour, €5. East coast.
  • Andratx: Bus A41 45 min, €5. West coast.
  • Soller (Pearls): via Palma + Tramuntana Express train. Allow 2 hours total.
  • Cala Millor: 1h, €5.
  • Most resort areas: direct bus from airport €5. Check TIB Mallorca bus app.
  • Bus frequency varies: Magaluf every 30 min, smaller resorts hourly.
  • Tickets: driver + TIB app.
  • Direct vs Palma transfer: direct buses faster + cheaper than via Palma.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt/Cabify

  • Duration: 15-25 minutes to Palma centre.
  • Taxi metered: €15-25 to centre.
  • Where to board: taxi rank outside Arrivals.
  • Surcharges: +€2 airport supplement. +20% nights/Sundays.
  • Resort areas taxi: Magaluf €25-40, Alcúdia €70-90, Cala d’Or €70-90, Andratx €40-60.
  • Uber: €12-20 to Palma centre. Available since 2020.
  • Bolt: €10-18.
  • Cabify: €12-20. Spanish ride-share.
  • FreeNow: taxi-booking app.
  • Pre-booked transfer: €20-50 (TUI, Suntransfers, Welcome Pickups). Worth it for groups + early/late flights.
  • Family of 4: Uber XL €20-30 cheaper than 4× EMT (€20). Taxi €15-25 best for 4.

Practical info + PMI

  • One of Europe’s busiest tourist airports: 28M+ passengers/year.
  • Single terminal: Terminal A + B + C + D modules.
  • Free WiFi: 4 hours.
  • From centre back: EMT Bus 1 from Plaça Espanya 25-30 min €5. Taxi €15-25.
  • Currency: Euro.
  • Schengen + Spain standard.
  • Apps: EMT Palma (bus), TIB Mallorca (island buses), Uber, Bolt, Cabify.
  • Languages: Spanish + Catalan (Mallorquí dialect). English + German universal in tourism.
  • Best time: April-October peak. AVOID July-August (40°C, packed). May-June + September-October ideal.
  • Compare to Ibiza IBZ + Menorca MAH: all Balearic islands. PMI biggest + most flights.
  • Late-night gaps: EMT bus 6am-1am. Taxi/Uber 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest PMI to Palma?

EMT Bus 1 — €5 single, 25-30 min direct to Plaça Espanya. Cheapest. Buses to other Mallorca resorts also €5 (Magaluf, Alcúdia, Cala d’Or, Andratx).

How long Mallorca airport to Palma?

EMT Bus 1 25-30 min to Plaça Espanya. Taxi 15-25 min. Uber 15-25 min. PMI is 8 km east of Palma centre.

PMI taxi price?

€15-25 metered to Palma + €2 airport surcharge. +20% nights/Sundays. Magaluf €25-40, Alcúdia €70-90, other resort areas vary. Uber €12-20 cheaper for Palma.

PMI to Magaluf?

Bus 21 — €5, 40 minutes direct. Every 30 min. Or taxi €25-40 (15 min). Major UK resort area — many direct flights to PMI.

PMI Uber Bolt Cabify?

All three available. Bolt €10-18 (often cheapest). Cabify Spanish-specific €12-20. Uber €12-20. Pre-booked transfer (Suntransfers, Welcome Pickups) €20-50 for groups.

PMI 24 hours?

Airport open 24h. EMT Bus 1 6am-1am. TIB resort buses limited night service. Taxi/Uber 24/7 €15-30. Late arrivals: taxi/Bolt.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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