Our Review of Palma Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Our Review of Palma Mallorca Airport (PMI)

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Palma Mallorca Airport (PMI)

PROS

Location: Palma De Mallorca airport is located 8 km (5.0 mi) east of Palma, Majorca, really close to Can Pastilla village, making it possible access to the city and the main tourist attractions.

Focus City: PMI Airport is a focus city for Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Ryanair and Vueling.

Modern Amenities: The airport offers a wide range of stores, eateries, and lounges that are well-suited to the demands of passengers.

Transport Options: It provides good transportation options to Palma and other parts of Mallorca, including buses, taxis, and car rentals.

Tourist Services: With information desks, vehicle rental services, and accommodations for people with limited mobility, PMI provides excellent services for tourists.

 

CONS

Seasonal Crowding: During the busiest travel seasons, PMI may get congested, which might result in longer lines.

Immigration Queues: During peak times, there may be delays at immigration checkpoints, which can negatively affect international travelers’ arrival experiences.

Transfer between terminal: PMI airport has single terminal, divided into four modules. The transfer between these modules will be time taking.

Limited Transportation: Even there are several ways of transportation options, including buses, taxis, and rental cars. At PMI Airport, certain modes of transportation such as trains will not be available.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

Terminals: There is just one main terminal at Palma de Mallorca Airport, which is divided into four modules: A, B, C, and D. Check the module from where your flight departs, as they have different check-in locations and cover different flight destinations.

Transport to and from Palma: With a variety of transportation choices, including as taxis, public buses, and rental cars, PMI is well-connected to Palma other areas of Mallorca.

Check-in Areas: Check-in area is located in first floor of the terminal.

Boarding Areas: Please note that the boarding areas in modules A to D are located on different levels:

• Module A: They are located in the ground level, with boarding gates A1 to A28. Services.
• Module B: The boarding gates are located in the ground level are B30 to B37. Services.
• Module C: Boarding gates are located in the first level, those are: C38-C73. Services.
• Module D: Located on the first level, it consists of boarding gates D88-D99. Services.

Shopping and Dining: There are a lot of stores, eateries, and cafes to choose from. There are a wide range of products available in the duty-free area, including foreign and local brands. From short snacks to big meals, there are many dining options available to accommodate a variety of preferences.

Lounges: There are a number of lounges accessible for individuals looking for a more relaxed setting. Before your flight, these lounges provide cozy couches, free drinks, and a quiet area for business or relaxation.

Accessibility: The airport provides facilities including specialized help, accessible bathrooms, and elevators to accommodate travelers with limited mobility. To ensure a seamless experience, make sure to seek any assistance that may be required ahead of time.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

• On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
• Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
• Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
• Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation

Some Stats

Annual Passengers Evolution

Airlines with more flight operations (last 3 months)

Airlines with best on-time performance at Palma de Mallorca Airport (last 3 months)

Routes with more flights from Palma de Mallorca Airport (last month)