Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), also known as Son Sant Joan Airport, is located about 8 km east of the main city center and 5 km south of the popular beach area Playa de Palma (El Arenal). Upon arrival, you can reach both destinations by Bus, Taxi or Welcome Pickup.

➡️ 1) Airport transfers to the city center of Palma

➡️ 2) Airport transfers to El Arenal to Playa de Palma (beach)

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.

1) Airport transfers to the city center of Palma

Bus

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

20-25 minutes

Cost:

5 € pp

Description:

Bus Route ‘A1’ from Palma de Mallorca Airport (Bus stop “Aeroport – Arribades” in front of the arrival terminal) to central Palma (several stops in the city center)

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

15 minutes

Cost:

20-30 €

Description:

Taxi from Palma de Mallorca Airport (Taxi rank in front of the arrival terminal) to central Palma or directly to your accommodation

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗

Travel time:

15 minutes

Cost:

35 €

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Palma de Mallorca Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Palma or to your accommodation

2) Airport transfers to El Arenal to Playa de Palma (beach)

Bus

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

25-35 minutes

Cost:

5 € pp

Description:

Bus Route ‘A2’ from Palma de Mallorca Airport (Bus stop “Aeroport – Arribades” in front of the arrival terminal) to Playa de Palma (El Arenal) along many beach hotels

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

10 minutes

Cost:

15-20 €

Description:

Taxi from Palma de Mallorca airport (Taxi rank in front of the arrival terminal) to Playa de Palma (El Arenal) or directly to the beach hotel

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗

Travel time:

15 minutes

Cost:

25-30 €

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Palma de Mallorca Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to Playa de Palma or directly to your accommodation

Things to know about Palma de Mallorca:

1. Nearly half of Mallorca’s entire population lives in Palma
2. The name Mallorca comes from an old Latin phrase ‘insula maior’ that means ‘larger island’
3. The island has been inhabited by humans since 7000 BC