Travelling from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your next adventure. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI). London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
2 hours 25 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Palma de Mallorca Airport flight.
Palma de Mallorca Airport is located in Palma. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 7:30am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from LHR to PMI is with British Airways at 4:15pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to PMI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get there in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) are available from here.
You can book a direct flight from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport with British Airways. This popular airline operates services from LHR.
British Airways sees the most traveller bookings for flights from LHR to PMI.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 86.11% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider beginning your travels from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
When departing from LGW, you'll have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from London to PMI. Soar above the clouds with any of these carriers:
On the LGW to PMI route, easyJet is the airline most travellers rely on.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Choose British Airways. 86.54% of its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Palma de Mallorca Airport land on schedule.
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Take your pick from these leading airlines that offer direct London to PMI plane tickets from STN:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between STN and PMI is Ryanair.
Jet2 is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
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STN has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and touch down when it should.
About Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
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Getting from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to central Palma
Palma de Mallorca Airport is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Palma. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport is Rs5,619. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs10,971. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
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The best time to fly from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
January is the quietest month for flights from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Palma based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Palma is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your London to PMI plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Palma
After booking your flight from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Palma:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Cathedral de Mallorca, Kathedrale and Plaza de Espana are top sights which should be on any good Palma itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Palma is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres southwest of Palma, a trip to Ibiza will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.
Santa Eulària des Riu is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Palma. No journey is complete without visiting Passeig de s'Alamera, Museo de Etnografia and Centre d'Interpretació del Riu de Santa Eulària Can Planetes.