Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI): practical arrival guide for 2026

Last reviewed: November 2026

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), also called Son Sant Joan, is Mallorca’s only commercial airport, east of Palma. It is 9 km by road from the city centre and about an 18-minute drive, according to 89 Transfers route data. Aena reports 33.8 million passengers in 2025, making it Spain’s third-busiest airport.

Where your 89 Transfers driver waits at PMI

Your driver’s default meeting point is in the arrivals hall, between columns 3 and 4, in front of Paul Express coffee shop, with a sign bearing the booking name (T&C §§7.1.1, 7.1.3). A different point applies only if your driver has contacted you, you both agree on it and it is confirmed in writing (T&C §§7.1.2, 7.7.1). 89 Transfers operates daily from 07:00 to 22:00.

Flights are monitored. T&C §6.5 allows 1 hour of free waiting from actual landing. If a flight is delayed, the delay is added, up to a maximum of 2 hours from actual landing. Waiting beyond that costs €60 per hour, charged proportionally.

If you cannot see your driver, contact 89 Transfers using phone: +34 871 15 38 66 or WhatsApp: +34 871 15 36 69. If you and the driver agree on another meeting point, it must be confirmed in writing by email, SMS or WhatsApp.

How to get to your resort from PMI in 2026

The table compares route distance and daytime drive time with the 89 Transfers per-vehicle prices for 1 and 4 passengers, official taxi estimates for 1–4 passengers, and the direct airport bus line where one is listed. Distances and transfer prices are from 89 Transfers route data, autumn 2026; taxi estimates are calculated from Decree 20/2025.

Destination	Distance / drive time	89 Transfers private transfer, 1 / 4 passengers	Official taxi estimate, 1–4 passengers	Direct airport bus line
Palma	9 km / 18 min	€68 / €74 per vehicle	≈ €18–20	EMT A1
Playa de Palma	8 km / 9 min	€55 / €61 per vehicle	≈ €17–18	EMT A2
Palmanova	26 km / 25 min	€86 / €93 per vehicle	≈ €38–43	TIB A11
Magaluf	29 km / 28 min	€92 / €99 per vehicle	≈ €42–47	TIB A11
Santa Ponsa	30 km / 28 min	€95 / €102 per vehicle	≈ €43–48	TIB A11 (Calvià coast line to Peguera; check stops on tib.org)
Sóller	31 km / 50 min	€140 / €148 per vehicle	≈ €44–49	No direct airport line
Alcúdia	59 km / 48 min	€145 / €151 per vehicle	≈ €78–87	A32 in summer / A33 in winter
Pollença	58 km / 47 min	€140 / €146 per vehicle	≈ €77–86	No direct airport line
Cala d’Or	59 km / 55 min	€151 / €157 per vehicle	≈ €78–87	No direct airport line
Cala Millor	68 km / 60 min	€164 / €170 per vehicle	≈ €89–99	A42 in summer; no direct winter line, A43 to Manacor

Route distances, drive times and private prices are one-way daytime figures from 89 Transfers route data, autumn 2026; private prices are per vehicle, include VAT and exclude paid extras. Taxi estimates are 89 Transfers’ calculations from the official tariff in Decree 20/2025, published on the taxi prices page, and exclude waiting and traffic.

Airport bus lines come from the airport bus guide, consulted 8 November 2026 and compiled from TIB and EMT data. TIB’s 7 August 2025 release covers its airport services. EMT A1 goes to Palma centre; TIB A11 serves the Calvià coast. There is no direct airport bus to Sóller, Pollença or Cala d’Or.

The taxi estimate is usually lower than the private vehicle price for 1–4 passengers on these routes. The bus costs less where a direct line serves your destination, but it does not take you to your hotel door. For a private transfer during service hours, check the destination pages linked in the table or book online.

Arriving after 22:00

89 Transfers does not operate after 22:00, so use the official taxi rank outside arrivals for a direct ride to your resort. For Palma centre, EMT A1 runs late at night, according to the airport bus guide consulted 8 November 2026; it costs €5 cash or €3 by card, and the trip to Plaça d’Espanya takes about 20 minutes.

The guide lists A1 service roughly every 12–15 minutes and says it runs until late at night. If you take it, tap your bank card on and off. Check the operator’s current timetable for your arrival date.

FAQs

PMI is the IATA code for Palma de Mallorca Airport, and the city centre is 9 km away by road. The default 89 Transfers meeting point is inside arrivals. These answers also explain the service hours for a private transfer.

What does PMI stand for?

PMI is the IATA code for Palma de Mallorca Airport, also called Son Sant Joan. It is Mallorca’s only commercial airport, east of Palma.

How far is PMI from Palma?

The city centre is 9 km from the airport by road, with an approximately 18-minute drive according to 89 Transfers route data, autumn 2026.

Where exactly is my 89 Transfers driver?

The default point is in the arrivals hall, between columns 3 and 4, in front of Paul Express coffee shop. Your driver carries a sign with the booking name. Any agreed change must be confirmed in writing.

Can I book an 89 Transfers pickup for a midnight arrival?

No. 89 Transfers operates 07:00–22:00 daily. For a direct ride after 22:00, use the official taxi rank outside arrivals; EMT A1 runs late to Palma centre.