Palma de Mallorca airport transfers to the center
Palma de Mallorca Airport serves the city and the wider island. For central Palma, the A1 bus is useful around Plaça d'Espanya and the western edge of the old town, while a taxi suits accommodation away from its stops. Choose your arrival stop using the hotel's actual address, since the final walk can involve narrow lanes and uneven paving.
The airports
- Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
- about 8 km east, roughly 20 to 30 minutes by road
Every way from the airport to Palma de Mallorca
| How | Airport | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| BusEMT A1 | PMI | about 20 minutes to Plaça d'Espanya | Central hotels and travelers with manageable luggage |
| TaxiOfficial airport taxi | PMI | roughly 20 to 30 minutes to central Palma | Door to door journeys and luggage |
| Private transferPrebooked airport transfer | PMI | roughly 20 to 30 minutes after meeting your driver | Groups and travelers needing arranged assistance |
How each one works
Bus: EMT A1
Follow signs from arrivals to the public bus stops and look for A1 toward Palma. It serves Plaça d'Espanya and continues toward Es Baluard. Pay by contactless card on board, and check the current stop list against your hotel's address.
Taxi: Official airport taxi
Use the signed taxi rank outside arrivals and give the driver your accommodation's full address. Ask where the vehicle can stop if your hotel is in a pedestrian lane. Confirm payment arrangements before departure if you need to use a card.
Private transfer: Prebooked airport transfer
Book directly with a transfer operator or through your accommodation. Supply the flight number, passenger count and luggage details, then read the meeting instructions carefully. Confirm the waiting policy and request any child seats before travel.
Arriving late or leaving early
Check the official EMT timetable against your arrival or departure time, allowing for baggage collection on arrival. If the A1 is not operating when you need it, use the official taxi rank or arrange a transfer. For an early flight, book collection with your accommodation's help.
Before you land
- For old town hotels, compare the walk from the bus stop with the nearest vehicle access point before choosing your transfer.
- Plaça d'Espanya is useful for onward island transport, but the historic Sóller railway has a separate station nearby.
- Allow extra road time during busy traffic periods, especially when traveling from the center to catch a flight.
Palma de Mallorca airport transfers to the center
Is there a train from Palma airport?
There is no direct airport train. The A1 bus links the airport with central Palma, including Plaça d'Espanya, where you can reach the city's main transport interchange.
Which airport bus stop should I use for the old town?
That depends on your hotel's address. Compare the current A1 stops around Plaça d'Espanya and toward Es Baluard, then check the walking route through the old town.
Can I pay by card on the airport bus?
Contactless card payment is available on board the A1. Check the operator's current payment instructions before traveling, particularly if you are paying for several passengers.
Should I book an airport taxi in advance?
You can use the official rank on arrival. Advance booking is useful when you need a particular vehicle, child seats or a planned collection for a very early departure.