Travelling from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), you'll have your choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average length of a direct London to Palma de Mallorca Airport flight is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Palma de Mallorca Airport is located in Palma. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with British Airways at 4:15pm. Go for the first LHR to PMI departure operated by British Airways at 7:30am if getting there sooner works for you.
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 prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Book your direct flight from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport with British Airways. This top airline offers services from LHR.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with British Airways from LHR to PMI.
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Thinking of flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
easyJet has direct flights from London to PMI leaving from LGW. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
On the LGW to PMI route, easyJet is the favourite choice for most passengers.
easyJet is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Palma de Mallorca Airport.
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 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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When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Choose any of these leading airlines offering direct London to PMI plane tickets from STN:
The most frequently booked airline between STN and PMI is Ryanair.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Ryanair.
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive when they should. At STN, that rate is 65%.
About Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Consider staying in a hotel near PMI if you have a late flight from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
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Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Palma de Mallorca Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to central Palma
Palma de Mallorca Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Palma. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Currently, $30 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $59. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI). July is the most popular month to visit Palma. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
Lock in a London to PMI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Palma to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
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
Once you've booked 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 accommodation options your base for exploring Palma:
Your Palma visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include Cathedral de Mallorca, Kathedrale and Plaza de Espana.
Explore more of Spain
Ibiza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Palma. Around 137 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Blue Ocean Ibiza, Bossa Beach and Playa de Ses Salines.
Around 121 kilometres southwest of Palma, Santa Eulària des Riu is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Passeig de s'Alamera, Museo de Etnografia and Can Muson Venta.