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Palma de Mallorca Airport · Spain
PMI
Low riskHigh confidence Updated May 2026Exit score 83/100

Well-regulated. EMT bus A1 to Palma centre is €5; airport taxis are metered with airport surcharge.

TL;DR

PMI (Palma de Mallorca Airport) serves Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The recommended way out is EMT bus A1 to Palma city (~€5, 20–30 min). Pickup: Bus stop outside arrivals.

Fare reality · PMI → Palma Centre
  1. ExpectedWhat locals pay
    €5–€30
  2. ConcerningAsk for the meter
    €45+ taxi
  3. ScamWalk away
    €60+ private hire
Currency · EUR
€5–€30
Tipping
Not expected — round up
Cash · Card
Card accepted; some drivers prefer cash for short trips
IF YOU ONLY READ ONE THING

EMT bus A1 to Palma city

Typical fare
€5
Journey time
20–30 min
Pickup
Bus stop outside arrivals
WARNING · Bolt and Uber are very limited on Mallorca — taxis dominate.
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Every way out, ranked

  1. 1

    EMT Bus A1

    RECOMMENDED
    Cost
    €5
    Journey
    20–30 min
    Wait
    Every 15 min
    Payment
    💳 Card / Cash
    Pros
    • Cheapest
    • Frequent
    Cons
    • Multiple stops
  2. 2

    Taxi (metered + surcharge)

    RECOMMENDED
    Cost
    €22–€30 centre
    Journey
    15–25 min
    Wait
    0–10 min
    Payment
    💳 Card / Cash
    Pros
    • Door-to-door
    • Metered
    Cons
    • Card sometimes refused — confirm first
  3. 3

    Pre-booked transfer

    Cost
    €25–€60 resort
    Journey
    20–60 min
    Wait
    0 min
    Payment
    💳 Card
    Pros
    • Fixed price for resorts
    Cons
    • Must pre-book
  4. 4

    Cabify (limited)

    Cost
    €20–€35
    Journey
    15–25 min
    Wait
    10–25 min
    Payment
    📱 App
    Pros
    • App-tracked
    Cons
    • Few drivers
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From gate to city

  1. 1Exit arrivals — bus stop is immediately outside
  2. 2Bus A1 to Palma centre (€5), A2 to Playa de Palma / S'Arenal (€3)
  3. 3Or join the taxi rank for door-to-door
  4. 4Expected total: €5–€30
Before you leave the terminal
  • A1 for Palma · A2 for Playa de Palma
  • Taxi is metered + airport surcharge
  • Pre-book if going to a north/east resort
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Common scams & payment traps

  • Some taxis claim 'card broken' — confirm before getting in, or carry euro cash.

Resort 'transfer' offers in arrivals

Low risk

Reps offering inflated transfers without contract.

HOW TO AVOID · Stick to bus, taxi rank or pre-booked transfer.

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What locals & travellers say

PMI·Palma de Mallorca
“A1 bus is €5 and reaches Plaça d'Espanya in 25 min — locals use it.”
Redditr/MallorcaChecked Mar 2025confirmed
  • "A1 bus is €5 and reaches Plaça d'Espanya in 25 min — locals use it." — r/Mallorca
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PMI arrival FAQs

What is the safest way to leave Palma de Mallorca Airport?
EMT bus A1 to Palma city. Bolt and Uber are very limited on Mallorca — taxis dominate..
Are taxis at PMI safe?
Official taxis from the marked rank are generally fine, but watch for: resort 'transfer' offers in arrivals — Reps offering inflated transfers without contract. Stick to bus, taxi rank or pre-booked transfer.
Is ride-hailing (Uber, Bolt, Grab or similar) available at PMI?
Yes — Cabify (limited) works at PMI. Typical cost €20–€35, journey ~15–25 min. Use the in-app pickup point rather than the arrivals curb.
How much should a taxi from PMI to the city centre cost?
Expected fare on the PMI → Palma Centre route is roughly €5–€30. Anything around €45+ taxi is high — €60+ private hire is a scam. Fares vary with traffic, time of day and taxi type, so confirm before you get in.
Do I need cash for a taxi at PMI?
Carry small local notes — EMT Bus A1 expects card & cash. A backup card with no FX fees helps if a driver claims the terminal is broken.
Where is the official taxi pickup at Palma de Mallorca Airport?
Bus stop outside arrivals. If you can't see a marked rank with a dispatcher or queue, walk back inside and ask at the information desk — never take an offer from someone roaming arrivals.
Is PMI safe to arrive at late at night?
Late-night arrivals carry extra scam pressure here — specifically resort 'transfer' offers in arrivals. Pre-book a transfer where possible, stay inside the terminal until your ride is confirmed, and use the official rank only.
What scams should I watch for at PMI?
The most reported at PMI: Resort 'transfer' offers in arrivals. See the scams section above for how each one works and how to avoid it.
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