Palma Airport: arriving, picking up a rental car and continuing to the finca
Son Sant Joan Airport is located around eight kilometres east of Palma. In summer, several hundred planes land here on peak days, and the baggage carousel, car rental desks and taxi queue become correspondingly crowded. With a little preparation, however, you’ll be out of the airport in half an hour.
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Arrival: leaving the terminal
The airport has a single, very large terminal with several modules. After landing, it is often a long walk to the baggage reclaim area; allow fifteen minutes on foot, or more with children. The arrivals hall is on the ground floor, where you will find the exit, taxis, buses and the way to the car rental desks.
If your luggage is missing or your flight has been delayed, find out what to do in Delayed flight, missing luggage.
Car rental
The major rental companies have their desks in the terminal, and their cars are parked in the car park opposite. Many affordable providers are based outside and will pick you up by shuttle bus, but this can easily add an hour in season. What to know when renting a car, from credit cards to insurance: Car hire on Mallorca. If you need child seats, find the rules in Child seats on Mallorca.
Taxi
The taxi rank is located directly outside the arrivals hall. A minimum fare applies to all trips from the airport, plus an airport surcharge. To Palma, you will usually pay between 20 and 30 euros; to the north or east of the island, it can easily cost over 100 euros. There is no extra charge for luggage. Find out more about fares and surcharges in Taxis on Mallorca.
Buses from the airport
- A1 to Palma: the city bus to the city centre and Plaça d’Espanya station, running every 15 to 30 minutes depending on the time of day. You pay on the bus.
- A2 to S’Arenal: along Playa de Palma.
- Aerotib routes: direct buses to the holiday regions, including the A11 to the southwest (Palmanova, Magaluf, Santa Ponsa, Peguera) and the A32 to the north (Inca, Alcúdia, Can Picafort). Other routes run to the east and Cala d’Or, some only in season.
Timetables change between summer and winter, so check the TIB island transport website before you travel. However, the bus is rarely the best option for a finca inland, as it almost never takes you the final kilometre.
Transfer to the finca
For groups and families, a pre-booked transfer is often the most relaxing option: the driver waits with a sign, there is room for luggage, and the price is fixed. Find out how transfers to the north work and how much they cost in From the airport to the north. Our WOW CONCIERGE can arrange a driver, child seats and your first shopping trip on request, so the fridge is already full.
Departure: when to be at the airport?
During the high season, arrive two hours before your flight, or preferably two and a half hours if you are returning a rental car. Security checks are often slow in the mornings and on Saturdays. If you want to take cigarettes or alcohol with you, find out the duty-free allowances in Mallorca customs.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Palma Airport from Palma?
Around eight kilometres, or 15 to 20 minutes by car or taxi and about half an hour by A1 bus.
How much does a taxi from Palma Airport cost?
To the centre of Palma, usually 20 to 30 euros; to the resorts in the north and east, often 90 to 130 euros, depending on the time of day.
Are there buses from the airport to the holiday resorts?
Yes, Aerotib routes run directly to the southwest, north and east, with some operating only in season.
How long before your flight should you be at Palma Airport?
In summer, two hours before your flight; if you are returning a rental car, preferably two and a half hours.