Search Flights from Palma De Mallorca to Madrid

Palma de Mallorca, which is located on Mallorca, the island famous for its wonderful climate and spectacular beaches of Spain, is also one of the island's most interesting places. Palma de Mallorca Airport welcomes the visitors in this holiday paradise that hosts many tourists from different parts of Europe and the world throughout the year.

The airport is only 8 kilometers of the city center. Buses and taxis are the means of transportation that you can use to reach the airport from the center.

You can also find out whether your hotel provides airport shuttle service by contacting them in advance, and if they provide, you can evaluate this alternative. However, in general, buses operate at frequent intervals and they have many routes. Furthermore, taxis are among the options as a much faster and more comfortable alternative to others.

If you have rented a car, you can reach the airport in a short time. You can also deliver your car to the office of the car rental company at the airport.

Bus

The first alternative to be used for travelling to the airport from the center of Palma de Mallorca is bus and this is also the most economical option. You can buy your one-way ticket by paying 3 euros and get to the airport from the city center in a short time. The only disadvantage of the bus compared to other alternatives such as taxi and shuttle is that you cannot get on a bus directly in front of your hotel.

For travelling to the airport from the city center by bus, you should first get to the center of Palma de Mallorca or Palma Beach. Operating hours of the buses carrying passengers from Palma de Mallorca to the airport vary during in different periods of the year.

It is possible to reach the airport from the city center from 05:30 to 01:00 am during winter and from 05:30 and to 02:10 am during summer.

You can also take a bus to the airport from Palma Beach, which is famous for its luxury hotels. From here, there are also bus services to the airport between 07:00 am and 09:30 pm in winter season and 07:00 am and 01:00 am in summer season.

The winter season includes the period from November 1 to April 30 and the summer season includes the period from May 1 to October 31.

Taxi

You can easily get to airport from both the center of Palma de Mallorca and Palma Beach, which is famous for its magnificent beaches and hotels. Taxis offer service every hour of the day and this is an extremely comfortable transportation alternative. However, it is also useful to say that it is a more expensive option compared to bus.

Taximeters start charging from 2-3 euros and you have to pay 50-60 cents per kilometer. You should keep in mind that that you will be charged higher amounts during holidays or late hours of the night.

Car Rental

One of the commonly preferred transportation alternatives on the island is renting a car. You can easily and comfortably get to the airport without any time restriction by renting a car which is also one of the transportation options commonly preferred by tourists who also want to visit nearby places and magnificent beaches which are not close to the center. Palma de Mallorca has the offices of many car rental companies like Avis, Hertz, Sixt and Europcar.

You can rent a car from one of these companies and get to the airport from the city center in about 10 minutes. You can also deliver your car to the offices of the companies located at the airport. There are also parking areas where you can park your car for your short-term travels.

Hotel Shuttle

Getting to the airport by using hotel shuttle service is a very comfortable alternative. Before planning to use this service particularly preferred by those who don’t want to rent a car, you should get in contact with your hotel and learn whether they provide this service or not. Some hotels offer this service for free. However, some hotels may demand certain amounts. Before your travel, you can get detailed information about the amount you need to pay in order to benefit from this service.

Airport Information

The airport, which is located 8 kilometers of Palma de Mallorca city center, promises an enjoyable and comfortable flight experience with its private passenger lounges where passengers can spend pleasant time while waiting for their flights. There are many stores, cafes and restaurants waiting for their guests.

At the airport, there are companies where you can rent a car after your plane has landed or a parking area where you can leave your car.

Everybody can benefit from the private passenger lounges at Palma de Mallorca Airport which hosts over 20 million passengers each year. You can also benefit from this service by paying 30 euros for yourself and 15 euros for children. Here, you can read newspapers and magazines, try tasty treats, have a rest or use the internet.

In addition to these, television, computer, playground and meeting room are among the services offered in private passenger lounges. There are also many alternatives for those who want to do some shopping or eat something at the airport.

In addition to restaurants such as Espression Lavazza, Deli&Cia and Burger King, Costa Coffee, Ready to Eat, San Miguel, Carling and Starbucks also offer service at the airport.

For those who want to do shopping, there is a duty-free shop, Mango where clothes for both men and women are sold and GourMed selling typical Mediterranean products such as olive oil in special packages.

Furthermore, Sunglass Hut where you can buy sunglasses for your holiday and El Corte Ingles where you can find personal care products also offer service at the airport. The stores where you can find souvenirs; Hashtag, Superskunk, El Corte Ingles and Superskung Fashion.

The Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is located 12 km from Madrid’s city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport including the metro, trains, buses, taxis, or rental cars.

Metro

Madrid’s metro system is a modern, clean, and quick transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are two metro stations at the airport that provide convenient transportation to the city’s metro system. There is a station located in Terminal 2, which is accessible from the other terminals using the airport’s inter-terminal transportation system. The other station is located in Terminal 4. Metro Line 8 runs through both stations. Departing from Terminal 4, Metro Line 8 runs to the following lines respectively, Barajas, Airport T1-T2-T3, Campo de las Naciones, Mar de Cristal, Pinar del Rey, Colombia, all the way to the Nuevos Ministerios Station in only 12 minutes. At the Nuevos Ministerios Station you can transfer to Metro Line 10 and Metro Line 6, depending on your destination in the city. You can also transfer to Line 4 at the Mar de Cristal Station.  

We recommend taking a look at the Madrid Metro System online beforehand, or getting a map at the airport, to find out which metro line you should take depending on your final destination in the city. The metro is an affordable and convenient method of transportation to get to the city center. However, you might have to transfer at multiple locations depending on your final destination. So if you have a lot of luggage then taking the metro can be a bit troublesome. The Madrid metro system runs from 6 am to 2 am. Metro Line 8 operates every 5 minutes. If you purchase a Madrid Tourist Travel Pass then you will be paying less for public transportation and won’t have to deal with purchasing separate tickets for each ride. These cards are valid on the metro, buses, and trains.  

Train

Another convenient method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by using the RENFE trains. There is a station located in Terminal 4, which is accessible from the other terminals using the airport’s inter-terminal transportation system. From this station you can get to stops in the city like Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha, and Principe Pio by taking the C1 trains. The total train ride from the airport station to Chamartin Station takes 11 minutes and the total train ride from the airport station to Principe Pio Station takes 38 minutes. The C1 trains operate from 5:15 am to 12:15 am and run every 30 minutes.

Bus

Buses are another form of transportation to get to the city center and its surrounding areas from the airport. Airport Express buses provide transportation along Plaza Cibeles to the city’s main railway station, Atocha Station. This station is also quite close to the city’s main bus stop. These buses operate 24 hours a day and run every 15 minutes during the day and every 35 minutes at night. These yellow buses also let off passengers at the junction of O’Donnell and Doctor Esquerdo and stops along Plaza de Cibeles before arriving at Atocha Station. The ride from the airport to the last stop takes about 40 minutes under normal traffic conditions. In addition, there are regular public bus services that provide transportation to various locations in the city. Bus line 200 runs from each terminal to the Avenida de America Station, where you can connect to other major bus routes. Bus line 200 operates from 5 am to 11:30 pm and runs every 12 to 15 minutes during rush hour.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible outside of the arrivals hall. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, only 13 km away, taking a taxi is a comfortable option. Official taxicabs in Madrid are colored white with a red stripe on them. Taxis operate using a taximeter but also use maximum and minimum flat rate fares. For example, if you are traveling 10 km away then the minimum fare will be 20 euros. But if you are traveling to specific sections in the city then your maximum fare will be 30 euros. These prices can vary over time and taxi fares are higher over the weekend, during public holidays, and at night between 9 pm and 6 am. For more detailed information on taxi fares and services please take a look at Madrid-Barajas Airport’s website.  

Rental Car

Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport, especially if you’re planning on exploring areas surrounding the city. However, if you plan on only staying in the city then keep in mind that parking and traffic can be a problem. It might not be worth renting a car considering the fact that public transportation is so convenient. Regardless, there are various rental car companies that have offices at the airport, such as Sixt, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise and ATESA. Rental car offices can be found in the arrivals hall of terminals 1 and 4.

Airport Information

Located 12 km from the city center,  Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is the main airport in Madrid, serving both international and domestic flights. Madrid-Barajas Airport consists of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and Terminal 4, which was built in 2006. Terminal 4 is the largest terminal in the airport and operates flights for many major airlines such as Turkish Airlines and American Airlines. It is an impressive structure with modern architecture that also features a satellite building, TS4. Terminal 1 is the airport’s oldest building and another major terminal. Many airlines take off and land at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are smaller in comparison to the others. Terminal 3 is dedicated to flights operated by Lagun Air. There is an airport shuttle bus that runs 24 hours a day, providing inter-terminal transportation.

Internet at the airport is free for the first 15 minutes. In Terminal 4 you can connect to the internet by paying a fee. In Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 you can connect to the internet in the departure lounges, VIP lounges, and restaurant area.

There are various VIP lounges located at the airport. The La Revoltosa and Premium lounges at Terminal 4, La Revoltosa lounge in Terminal 4S, Cibeles lounge in Terminal 1, Puerta de Alcala lounge in Terminal 2, and Puerto del Sol lounge in Terminal 3 are accessible for those with a Priority Pass card. Apart from those there are 3 VIP lounges in Terminal 4 belonging to Iberia Airlines. Madrid-Barajas Airport offers passengers a rich variety of stores where they can go shopping. If you weren’t able to do as much shopping as you would have liked during your time in the city, you can easily make up for it at the airport.

There are many stores at the airport where you can buy various products such as duty free items, food, cosmetics, gifts, electronics, clothing, jewelry, and accessories. While the majority of the stores are located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 there are plenty of options in the other terminals as well. The airport is home to many brand name stores such as Adidas, Carolina Herrera, Sunglass Hut, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Massimo Dutti, Zara, and Michael Kors.  

Madrid-Barajas Airport also offers passengers a range of eateries aimed at meeting their pre-flight and post-flight needs. If you want to get a bite to eat or something to drink before or after your flight you can go enjoy familiar venues such as Starbucks, Mc Donald’s, Burger King, Paul, and Lavazza. The airport also features various cafes and restaurants that serve delicious examples of international cuisine.