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Looked like £64
All-in about
£198
Cabin bag · Seat · Stansted Express
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Open live London → Palma flight results
Structured fare picks from recent Aviasales / Travelpayouts snapshots are in the comparison table below. Use the buttons for live all-in totals, bags and airport transfers.
Fare snapshot
Cheapest recent fares by month
London (all airports) → Palma — lowest round-trip fares seen per month (flexible stay lengths; bar height relative to £35).
Sep
from £37
Oct
from £35
Jan
from £80
Apr
from £94
Fare comparison
London → Palma — structured fare picks
Cheapest, better-value and direct-only snapshots from recent Aviasales / Travelpayouts data. Not a live quote — compare bags, seats and airports on the partner site.
| Pick | When | From | Why this one |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare | 3 Oct | £35 | Lowest return seen on this route via Aviasales (typically a 7-night stay). Confirm bags and dates on the partner site. |
| Best-value pick | Sep | £37 | A more typical month than the absolute floor — often a better all-in bet once bags and peak-week demand are in. |
| Direct-only | Usually non-stop | £35 | Direct flights are typical (~2h block). Filter for non-stop on partner results — calendar floors can mix connections. |
When to fly
The honest month-by-month
Green = generally a comfortable window. Red = we'd usually skip it.
Jan–MarQuiet, cooler sea
Apr–MaySweet spot
JunWarm, not peak
Jul–AugHot & busiest
SepWarm seas
OctQuieter / flexible weeks
Weather & season
Majorca — seasonal snapshot
Short hop from London — warm from late spring; July and August are hottest and most crowded.
- Winter (Dec–Feb)Mild Palma days; beach resorts quieter, some pools closed.
- Spring (Mar–May)Ideal for city breaks and early resort weeks.
- Summer (Jun–Aug)Hot and busy; east-coast family strips fill first.
- Autumn (Sep–Nov)Warm water, lighter flights than midsummer peaks.
Straight talk
What we'd tell a mate before they book
- Pick Palma city or a resort coast before you compare hotels. PMI transfers differ wildly — Alcúdia and Cala Millor can be an hour in traffic from the airport.
- Avoid defaulting to August if dates flex. Late June or September is often the same trip with easier restaurants and often softer demand.
- Mid-week London departures often avoid the busiest Fri–Sun demand. Especially when you're pairing flights with a Palma old-town weekend.
- Add cabin and hold bag fees for every traveller. Family totals on leisure carriers climb fast on this route.
Route overview
London’s busiest Balearic package corridor.
London to Palma de Mallorca is one of the UK’s heaviest package-holiday routes — families and couples flying from Gatwick, Stansted and Luton into PMI for Alcúdia bays, Palma old-town weekends and east-coast resort strips. Non-stops are frequent in summer; compare flight plus bags plus airport transfer plus hotel area, not the headline fare alone.
How to think about this route
For most Palma de Mallorca holidays, a direct London → PMI flight is the sensible default. One-stop tickets via mainland hubs rarely save enough time unless you are chasing a specific fare window in peak season.
Before booking, compare the full journey: travel to your London airport, security time, baggage allowance and transfer from PMI to your hotel area — distances vary more than many travellers expect.
London airport choices
Compare Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN) and Luton (LTN) on your dates rather than assuming one will be cheapest; add train or coach costs before choosing. Heathrow (LHR) works well for full-service airlines and some package charters.
If the fare difference is small, a closer airport with a better arrival time can be better value than the cheapest-looking ticket on screen.
London airports — quick compare
| Airport | Best For | Main Advantage | Main Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | West London; full-service | Frequency / connections | Peak queues; often dearer headlines |
| Gatwick (LGW) | South / south-east | Strong leisure short-haul | Awkward from north of the river |
| Stansted (STN) | North-east / Essex; low headlines | Often cheapest ticket | Express + cross-London time |
| Luton (LTN) | North / M1 corridor | Regular low-cost schedules | Early starts; DART/coach hops |
Airlines on this route
easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, British Airways and TUI commonly appear. Most use PMI.
Palma de Mallorca (PMI) arrivals
Palma de Mallorca (PMI) sits south-west of the city. Palma hotels are roughly fifteen minutes by taxi or bus; Alcúdia and Cala Millor on the east coast can take forty-five minutes to an hour in traffic. Package bookings often include coach transfers — confirm before landing.
Late evening landings often suit airport-close Palma bases better than a long coast transfer after dark.
Palma, Spain
Alcúdia, Spain
- Airport
- Resort area
Palma / Majorca airports — quick compare
| Airport | Best For | Transfer to centre / resort | Main Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | All island arrivals | Bus / taxi to Palma city ~20–30 min; resorts vary | Peak summer arrival hall queues |
Airport transfers — quick guide
- Heathrow: Elizabeth line or Piccadilly; Express is faster and dearer. Allow peak security time.
- Gatwick: Gatwick Express or Thameslink. Clean from south London; slower if you start north.
- Stansted: Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, then Tube. Price that before a “cheap” fare wins.
- Luton: DART to Parkway, then rail into London. Fine with a cabin bag; slower with two hold cases.
- PMI: City hotels are quick; Magaluf, Alcúdia and the east coast need longer transfers — match resort before you land.
Package holidays vs flight-only
Many London → PMI travellers book flight plus hotel together — especially in UK school holidays when separate flight and room searches can drift apart in price. Compare standalone flights with bundled options on the package holidays hub or a Majorca flight + hotel search on the partner site.
If you prefer to build your own trip, lock in flights first, then use the stays guide to pick your base before comparing room rates.
When to compare and book
UK school holidays and Easter move both flights and resort hotel demand together. Shoulder weeks in May, June and September often deliver warm sea with lighter pools and easier restaurant reservations.
For summer peaks, start comparing roughly six to ten weeks ahead. Mid-week London departures often avoid the busiest Friday–Sunday demand when dates are flexible.
Baggage and fare details
European leisure carriers on this route may price cabin bags, hold luggage and seat selection separately. Family trips multiply those extras quickly — compare total cost for everyone, not only the lead passenger fare.
Also check change rules if hotel dates are flexible. A slightly higher fare with sensible amendment terms can beat a rock-bottom ticket tied to one weekend.
Majorca planning after you land
Majorca rewards choosing a coast before opening a hotel map. Palma suits cathedral lanes; Alcúdia and Cala Millor suit family pool weeks; the Tramuntana north suits hire-car scenery days.
Use the Majorca stays guide for neighbourhood breakdowns, then compare car hire for Tramuntana villages — optional for east-coast resort weeks with shuttle links. Compare Majorca activities guide once dates are fixed.
Where to stay
Real hotel picks for this route
PMI package weeks split between Palma city breaks and north-coast resorts — compare real properties before you lock school-holiday dates.
Expedia partner
Hotel Cort · Palma
Cathedral city and old-town tapas for short breaks.
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Expedia partner
Sarena de Muro · Alcúdia
Long beaches and family-friendly north-coast resorts.
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Expedia partner
Hotel El Llorenç · Palma Marina
Harbour walks and rooftop pools for couples.
View on Expedia →Plan around the flight
Make the route useful, not just cheap.
Pick your resort base, then align flights, packages and hotel area.
London to Palma FAQs
Which London airport is cheapest?
It varies by airline, date and departure time — no London airport is reliably cheapest. Compare the live fare plus baggage and the train or coach cost from home before deciding.
Palma city or a beach resort?
Palma for culture; Alcúdia or Cala Millor for classic family beach weeks.
How long is the flight?
Typically around two and a half hours on non-stops — confirm on live results.
Package or flight-only?
Packages often win in peak school holidays; flight-only suits fixed resort knowledge.
What is the biggest hidden cost?
Baggage, seat fees and coast transfers — especially for families.
How long is the flight from London to Palma / Majorca?
Non-stop block time is usually about 2 hours 15–2 hours 30 minutes. Door-to-door is longer once you add departure-airport transfers, security and the hop into Palma / Majorca after landing.
Which airlines fly to Palma / Majorca?
easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, British Airways and TUI commonly appear. Most use PMI.
What fees should I add before comparing Palma / Majorca fares?
Add cabin bag, hold bag, seats and payment fees, then the hop to your departure airport and the transfer after you land. Personal-item-only fares often look cheapest until those extras are included.
When should I book flights to Palma / Majorca?
For ordinary dates, start comparing about three to eight weeks ahead. School holidays, events and peak leisure weeks need earlier searching — confirm on live partner results.
How do I get from the airport into Palma / Majorca?
City hotels are quick; Magaluf, Alcúdia and the east coast need longer transfers — match resort before you land.
Ready to compare London → Palma?
Fixed school-holiday and half-term dates often move flight and hotel inventory together — compare flight-only and flight + hotel bundles with your exact dates on the partner site. Then check baggage, seats, arrival time and cancellation rules before you book.
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