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How long is the flight to Mallorca?
Mallorca can be reached by direct flight from many Central European airports in just a few hours. But the pure flight time is only part of the travel day – on top of that come check-in, security and above all the transfer from Palma Airport to your resort.
Almost all Mallorca flights land at Palma Airport (PMI).
The short answer
How long does the flight to Mallorca take?
From many airports in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, a direct flight to Palma de Mallorca takes roughly two to just under three hours. The actual flight time depends on factors such as departure airport, route, wind and traffic.
Flight time and travel day at a glance
- Direct flight time
- Approx. 2 to just under 3 hours from Central Europe
- Destination airport
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI), the island’s only commercial airport
- Return flight
- May differ due to wind, route and traffic
- Travel day
- Flight time ≠ total time – add check-in and transfer
- Transfer
- 15 min (Palma) to over 1 hr (north/east)
- Guide values
- Approximate figures, no guarantees to the minute
How long is the flight to Mallorca from Germany?
The following table shows typical guide values for direct flights from selected airports. These are rough reference values – the actual flight time may differ.
These values are based on experience of typical direct connections and are not guaranteed flight times. Actual times depend on flight route, weather, air traffic routing and aircraft type. Seasonal timetables and weather conditions can cause deviations up or down.
| Departure airport | Typical direct flight time to PMI (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf | approx. 2 h 10 – 2 h 25 min |
| Cologne/Bonn | approx. 2 h 15 – 2 h 25 min |
| Frankfurt | approx. 2 h 05 – 2 h 15 min |
| Stuttgart | approx. 1 h 55 – 2 h 10 min |
| Munich | approx. 2 h 00 – 2 h 15 min |
| Nuremberg | approx. 2 h 05 – 2 h 15 min |
| Berlin | approx. 2 h 35 – 2 h 50 min |
| Hamburg | approx. 2 h 40 – 2 h 55 min |
| Hanover | approx. 2 h 25 – 2 h 40 min |
| Leipzig | approx. 2 h 20 – 2 h 35 min |
| Vienna | approx. 2 h 20 – 2 h 35 min |
| Zurich | approx. 1 h 50 – 2 h 05 min |
Why does the return flight sometimes take longer or shorter?
Experience shows that outbound and return flights differ – rarely because of the distance itself, usually because of external influences.
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Wind
Headwinds or tailwinds over France and the Mediterranean can change the flight time by several minutes – in both directions.
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Flight route
Depending on airspace clearances, weather fronts and traffic volume, the aircraft flies different routes that turn out shorter or longer.
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Air traffic routing
Holding patterns before landing in Palma or at your home airport, separation and approach and departure routes influence the actual time in the air.
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Weather
Thunderstorms, strong winds or visibility conditions can force diversions or delays on take-off and landing.
How long does the whole travel day take?
The flight time is only one part – the complete travel day is considerably longer and should be kept in mind when planning.
It is better to plan five to eight hours for the complete journey from home to your hotel room – depending on departure airport, luggage and destination. That way you set off relaxed and arrive without time pressure.
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Check-in
You must be at the departure airport in good time – with checked luggage usually about two hours before departure.
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Security
Waiting times at security vary greatly depending on time of day, season and how busy the airport is.
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Luggage
Checking in at the desk and waiting at the carousel in Palma take extra time – especially in high season.
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Boarding & taxiing
Boarding, pushback and taxiing to the runway often take 20 to 40 minutes before the actual flight time.
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Transfer
From Palma Airport to your resort, what is sometimes the largest share of time comes after landing.
How long is the transfer from the airport to the resort?
The transfer depends heavily on the region. The following values are rough guide values under normal traffic conditions – congestion, seasonal traffic and the exact location can change them.
Whether hire car, organised transfer, taxi or bus offers the best compromise between price, time and convenience depends on your resort – not on the flight time.
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Palma / Playa de Palma
Very close to the airport, often approx. 15 to 30 minutes.
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South-west
Magaluf, Palmanova, Peguera or Port d’Andratx are approx. 30 to 60 minutes away.
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North
Experience shows that Alcúdia and Port de Pollença take approx. 50 to 80 minutes.
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East
Cala d’Or and Cala Millor are approx. 55 to 75 minutes away, Cala Ratjada in the north-east up to approx. 80 minutes.
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Tramuntana
Valldemossa, Deià or Sóller are approx. 30 to 60 minutes from the airport, depending on the route.
Which Mallorca resorts are particularly conveniently located for the airport?
If you value short transfers, choose resorts close to Palma Airport (PMI).
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Palma
The capital is only a few minutes from the airport – ideal for city breaks and short trips.
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Playa de Palma
Arenal, Can Pastilla and the Playa de Palma are the shortest transfer destinations on the island.
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South-western resorts
Peguera, Santa Ponsa and Magaluf can be reached without a long drive – usually in under an hour.
Direct flight or connecting flight?
Mallorca can be reached by direct flight from many airports – a connection rarely makes sense.
As Palma de Mallorca is served directly from practically all larger German, Austrian and Swiss airports, a direct flight is usually the simpler and faster choice. Connecting flights lengthen the travel day by the waiting time at the transfer airport and carry the risk of delays or missed connections.
Considering a connection only makes sense if your home airport does not offer a direct connection, the direct flight is unsuitable or considerably more expensive on your preferred date, or you specifically want to use a particular airline.
Guide values without a guarantee to the minute
All flight and transfer times are rough reference values, marked ‘approx.’. They are not guaranteed times. Actual flight and transfer durations depend on route, weather, traffic and aircraft type.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Düsseldorf to Mallorca?
A direct flight from Düsseldorf to Palma de Mallorca typically takes about 2 hours 10 to 2 hours 25 minutes. This is a guide value – the actual flight time may differ due to wind, route and traffic.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Mallorca?
From Frankfurt the typical direct flight time is about 2 hours 05 to 2 hours 15 minutes. This too is a rough reference value without a guarantee to the minute.
How long is the flight from Munich to Mallorca?
From Munich a direct flight to Palma de Mallorca usually takes about 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes. Actual times may vary depending on route and weather.
How long is the flight from Berlin to Mallorca?
From Berlin the typical direct flight time is somewhat longer, at about 2 hours 35 to 2 hours 50 minutes. These are guide values that may differ due to wind and flight route.
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Mallorca?
From Hamburg a direct flight takes about 2 hours 40 to 2 hours 55 minutes. These too are rough guide values without a guarantee to the minute.
How long is the transfer from Palma Airport to the resort?
That depends on the region: Palma and the Playa de Palma can often be reached in 15 to 30 minutes, while the north and east usually take 50 to 80 minutes. These values are rough guide values and may differ due to traffic and season.
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