When I landed at Mallorca airport, I was simply amazed at its size. This huge building with panoramic windows gave hope for excellent service. "Wow!" - I screamed after getting off the plane. Although, on the other hand, this is not surprising, because the flow of tourists there is large, almost all of them fly to the island.
But this is where the positive emotions practically ended, they quieted down. I ran into trouble - with not very good staff. If you know English, then it will be simple and easy for you. But in the case of a complete absence of a foreign language, you will have to explain everything on your fingers, and the workers there are not very friendly, they are also slow.
As for the internal organization of the airport, in the middle it does not seem as chic as from the outside.
I didn’t like, for example, the fact that people do not shine through at the entrance to the airport, you can bring anything you want. Although, on the other hand, when passing through security, when boarding a flight, they even ask to take off shoes with thick soles. Some kind of ambiguous attitude towards security.
I didn't like the fact that huge passages to the passport control zone were built, I was tired of carrying my bag.
The toilets were disappointing, they were dirty, and I also didn't have enough soap.
Well, a little about the infrastructure of the airport itself:
- a bunch of clothing stores, Spanish-made cosmetics (I found my favorite boutique "Mango");
- a huge duty free zone with cheap prices (an order of magnitude lower than in Russia);
- several cafes, although not of a high standard;
- the waiting area is spacious with free internet access.
Most big Island among the Balearic, Mallorca attracts tourists with the beauty of its landscapes and a huge variety of different active sports. For climbers or divers, this is a heavenly place! The mild and warm climate is another advantage of this island.
Tourists begin their journey by arriving at Mallorca airport, in Palma de Mallorca. This is the most modern and largest air terminal on the islands. After airports in and, it is in third place in terms of importance and level of passenger traffic.
Another name for Majorca airport - Son San Juan... What is the name of the airport in Mallorca on english language? Palma de Mallorca Airport.
By the number of flights received, it is the leader among the air terminal complexes in Europe. From the capital it is located 8 km... It is the base airport for many European airlines.
Airport history
In the 30s a private airfield was established. Before the outbreak of the Second World War, it was used for military purposes. In 1954 the reconstruction of the runway was carried out. It was expanded. This allowed us to serve the most diverse.
By 1958 passenger traffic continued to grow. This was the reason for the construction of a new airport terminal. In 1960 he began to receive both international and domestic flights. In the 90s it was repaired and outdated equipment was replaced.
Mallorca airport.
In subsequent years, the airport continued to develop and expand. The terminal has become huge. Now it consists of 4 modules... Now it is one of the most modern air terminals in Europe.
During the tourist season, Mallorca's airport can rival Gatwick and.
Terminal complex
You now know the name of the airport in Mallorca. But what is the terminal itself?
This is a large complex consisting of 4 modules - A, B, C and D:
- A - located in the north of the complex. Used by for servicing flights from countries outside the Schengen Union. It is closed in winter and only open in summer;
- B is the smallest of all. Located in the northeast. Accepts local flights;
- C is the largest. It's at the east end of the terminal. Planes from Schengen countries land here;
- D - You will find it in the south of the terminal. Accepts mainly flights from Europe.
Mallorca airport map.
The terminal complex includes a separate terminal for servicing private flights.
Infrastructure
Mallorca airport, in Spain, is a large four-story buildingideally equipped technically.
He will pleasantly surprise you high quality service. Inside you will find car rental counters and many restaurants and cafes.
Methods of communication with the airport
The capital of the island can be reached by taxi, hotel transfer or public transport... It will take up to half an hourunless you get stuck in traffic. Then you will spend more time on the road.
By public transport
Every 20-30 minutes buses leave from the terminal building with different routes.
If you choose bus number 1, you can drive to the capital or to the port. 25th a bus will take you to some of the hotels along the coast.
Ticket price - 3 euros... It is bought from the driver.
By taxi or transfer
The taxi ride will cost you at 20-25 euros... You will find the car park next to the terminal.
If you wish, you can rent a car right in the terminal building. To complete the contract you will need your passport and driving license... Do not forget that you will have to pay an additional deposit for the car.
A shuttle service can be booked from the hotel. The driver will meet you with a sign at the airport. The price of the trip is fixed.
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The pros were expected, but the abundance of items struck ...
The advantages were expected, but the abundance of rental shops from scooters and bicycles to surfing and cars amazed. But no less struck by the widespread lack of available WiFi.
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Ildar Russia
6,0
From the airport to the city a little more than 3 km, but the fare is 5 €.
From the airport to the city a little more than 3 km, but the fare is 5 €. The town stretches along the sea. There is a large supermarket with more or less adequate prices. But in the evening many shelves are half-empty, tourists are snapping up. The depth of the beach was very upsetting. Walk 200m and swing to the waist ... The whole embankment is strewn with souvenir shops and small grocery stores. Many interesting souvenirs, inexpensive clothes, shoes, leather handbags .. But unfortunately, there are no toilets. The beach has changing rooms and showers. If I fly with children, then I have not seen a single playground .. For adults - only bars ... The second time I will not fly here.
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Natalia Samoilenko Ukraine
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In the city, I was mostly on the beach.
In the city, I was mostly on the beach. The beaches are all different along the entire coast. Near our hotel (Java), the beach is not equipped with changing cabins, there are no showers and taps for washing feet, and I also did not see a single toilet. Perhaps other beaches are somehow different. Paid sun loungers - 6 euros (they collect the fee about 12 hours). Straw umbrellas are also paid (the same amount), but you can sit nearby and on your own sun mat on the sand. The sea is clean, you can see the sand. The bottom is gently sloping, ideal for children. Standard waterfront cafes and restaurants. Children will be curious about the large Aquarium in the city center. The city is flooded with athletes from various sports. There are many bicycles, scooters and other equipment, the names of which I do not know. This creates a sense of the dynamism of the city, that the city is living an active healthy life. Palma is a short bus ride away. Buses run every 10-15 minutes.
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Caen - Pastilla is a town created for a calm - family ...
Caen - Pastilla is a town created for a calm - family vacation... There is no rumbling music in the beach area and noisy cries of drunken tourists (although there are rare exceptions). Very nice beach area. Most tourists buy umbrellas and bedding from the shops and do not use the municipal sun loungers (rather expensive). Can Pastilla has a nice promenade and a lot of places to eat well. Many interesting souvenirs are on sale. Food and wine, it is better to buy in Eroshki chain stores. There are substantial discounts on many products, sometimes up to 50 - 70 percent. One of the stores of this chain is located not far from KFC, the second if you go from the Java stop towards El Arenal.
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Mikhail Russia
Clean and comfortable beaches, great sea.
Clean and comfortable beaches, great sea. You can swim late. Expensive place sunbeds. Lots of restaurants and bars. Very long promenade and expensive tram to Arenal.
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The third largest airport in Spain is located just 8 km east of the capital of the Balearic Islands - the city of Palma, in the southern part of the island of Mallorca, near the resort town of Can Pastilla. The largest air hub on the islands is officially named Son San Juan (Joan) and serves over 23 million passengers a year. Palma de Mallorca International Airport ranks first in Europe in terms of the number of flights per hour.
The main flow of flights is focused on tourists; in summer, during the peak season, the airport is especially busy. Mallorca's Heavenly Gate welcomes flights from almost all countries in the world. Direct flights to Moscow are carried out twice a week. Two landing strips make it possible to receive heavy military aircraft, and the Spanish Air Force base is also located on the territory of the airport.
The terminal is located at:
- 07611, city of Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Airport online scoreboard
How to get to the airport
To get from the city of Palma to the airport, you can take a direct road, take a regular bus or call a taxi.
Buses run regularly, every 15-20 minutes. To quickly get to the airport directly without changes, two buses # 1 and # 21 are suitable. You can pay either in cash or purchase a travel card. The second option is cheaper. The driver must pay for the fare at the entrance, indicating the number of passengers. All vehicles are air-conditioned and have comfortable, comfortable seats.
Bus number 1, follows the route east docks - airport. Transport takes you directly to the terminal building, the final stop is at the arrivals hall. The fare is 2.5 euros. In summer, it runs according to the schedule - from 5:30 to 2:10. In the autumn-winter period - from 5:30 to 1:00.
From popular hotels located on the coast of Palma, you can reach the airport by by bus # 21... The bus runs every 25-30 minutes. Children under 5 years old travel for free, while for adult passengers the cost is 3 euros. During the holiday season, the bus starts at 7:00 and ends at 1:00. From November to April - from 7:00 to 22:10.
How to get from the airport
The fastest way to get to Palma city center is by taxi. You can also use public transport.
The taxi rank is located near the arrivals area. A transfer service is available for tourists. The order is accepted in different languages, including Russian. The average taxi cost is 15-25 euros on average. A minivan will cost from 42 euros.
The taxi service works at any time of the day. Dispatcher services cost 0.95 euros, landing from 3.90 euros, and the cost of one km is 1.60. At the end of the trip, the driver must issue a receipt or check. Wheelchairs and child seats are allowed at no additional cost.
Rent a Car
Car hire is easy at Mallorca Airport. All along the coast, there are also many companies offering rental services. At the peak of the season, it is better to rent a car in advance.
For rent vehicle you need an international license. Age must be over 21 years old, driving experience from three years. The cost of a car rental service depends on the number of days: the longer you rent a car, the lower the cost of renting a day. But on average, you will have to pay for an economy class car from 20EUR per day. They often ask to leave a deposit - 200 euros, which is returned to the client at the end of the rental period.
In order not to get into an unpleasant situation, it is better to book a car in advance, you can do this online.
The airport building is divided into 4 terminals (A, B, C, D). There is also module E, which is used only for private flights.
- Module A. The only module equipped with double ladders. There are 28 gates in total. It works only in the summer. Mainly accepts flights outside the Schengen area, such as Ireland, Great Britain.
- Module B. The most compact and smallest module. Has only 8 gates located on the ground floor. Serves domestic flights. Usually closed during winter.
- Module C. The largest terminal is located in the eastern part of the airport. Used for servicing flights of European airlines. There are 33 gates for passengers, and 9 of them have flight bridges.
- Module D. Located in the southern part of the building. Used to send additional flights to Europe. There are 10 gates equipped with air bridges, there are a total of them in Terminal 19. Buses serve every odd gate.
You can find a detailed diagram of the passenger terminal of Palma de Mallorca airport on the official website of the airport.
Additional services
After a large-scale reconstruction in the 90s, for the comfort of passengers in the four-storey building of the sky pier, all the amenities for a comfortable flight are provided. Many bars, restaurants and cafes of all kinds offer a huge selection of dishes for every taste. To carry out monetary transactions, there is a currency exchange and ATMs. There are three lounges for faxing and other business transactions.
Shops are located almost all around Mallorca Airport. Here you can buy souvenirs, alcohol products. There is also a Duty Free store, which offers Spanish alcoholic drinks, chocolate, olives and various delicacies.
Any information can be specified in help desk... There is also a post office for passengers. There is access to Wi-Fi, and sockets are located at almost every chair. The air hub is well equipped for people with disabilities.
The car park is located just a few steps from the terminal exits. Accommodates from 5600 parking spaces. There is also a separate parking lot for rented cars.
Tax Free
At Mallorca airport, in Terminal A, there is a Global Exchange office where you can apply for a cash tax refund. The procedure is standard: first you put down stamps at customs (passenger terminal, 2nd floor, check-in area), and then go to the Global Exchange office. The Global Exchange office is located on the ground floor of the passenger terminal. Working hours are from 8:00 to 00:00. The location of the company's office can be viewed on the map below:
Official site
You can find out all the necessary information on the official website of Palma de Mallorca airport, it is available in Spanish, German, English and Catalan. An English version of the Mallorca airport website is available at:
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The airport in Palma de Mallorca is often called Son San Juan (or Joan). It is the largest and most modern airport terminal in the Belearic Islands and the third largest Spanish airport. In terms of the latter, only El Prat in Barcelona and Barajas in Madrid are ahead of it.
The annual passenger traffic of Son San Juan is about 20 million people. The number of flights that Palma de Mallorca airport receives and departs every hour is considered a record in Europe. At the same time, the air harbor has additional reserve potential.
The Balearic Islands, located next to Palma de Mallorca, are connected with it by regular flights. For example, there are about ten daily flights to Menorca and Ibiza. Also, other Spanish regions are connected with Palma de Mallorca by air. From Son San Juan, you can get to Barcelona with one of the planes that leave every two hours.
Palma de Mallorca International Airport is connected by regular flights with English, German and other cities in Europe and the world. You can fly from Moscow to Son San Juan twice a week.
The air harbor occupies the southern part of the island. The distance to Palma de Mallorca is eight kilometers east. The resort of Can Pastilla is located near the airport. The second terminal of Son Bonet Island is located ten kilometers from Son San Juan. A modern highway leads to it.
Historical reference
Since the twenties of the last century, air traffic was first established with the Balearic Islands. The flights were carried out by seaplanes. Then the construction of a small private airfield began. During the Second World War, military aircraft landed on it. Passenger traffic to Palma de Mallorca increased and in 1965, with the construction of Terminal A, a significant expansion of the air harbor began. Seven years later, the construction of Terminal B was completed.
Today the main airport has an area of \u200b\u200b6.3 square kilometers and an annual capacity of 25 million people. Son San Juan serves about twelve thousand passengers within an hour. The airport building is equipped with a smoking area, cafes, shops and basic services. The Spanish airline "Air Europa" has chosen this air harbor as its "home".
Provision of services
In the 90s, reconstruction was completed at the airport. Now he looks like a stately 4-story handsome man with a completely modern technical filling.
Guests of Palma de Mallorca can enjoy a variety of activities in Son San Juan. The airport solarium has numerous comfortable sun loungers. 10,000 skilled workers of the air harbor delight passengers with high quality service.
Tax free
Terminal A is equipped with a "Global Exchange" branch, where tax returns are processed. True, this can be done exclusively in the summer. The office opens at half past nine in the morning and closes at half past eleven at night. The department works daily.
Terminals
Son San Juan passengers are served in four module terminals. Terminal A is located in the northern part of the air terminal. It operates exclusively in summer and serves mostly international flights from countries that are not members of the Schengen area. Also, in Terminal A, travel documents for Irish and British flights are processed. It is equipped with 28 gates, of which eight have ladders. Terminal A is the only module of Son San Juan with double gangways.
Module B is considered the most compact terminal at Palma de Mallorca airport. It occupies the northeastern part of the airport. This is where the documents for regional flights of Air Nostrum are drawn up, which operates the island's air connection with Valencia, Menorca, Ibiza, etc. Terminal B operates exclusively in summer. It is closed in winter. The module is equipped with eight gates that occupy the first floor of the terminal.
Module C is the largest block in passenger terminal... It is located in the eastern part of the complex. It is served by European air carriers that connect the island with Schengen airports. Terminal C is equipped with 33 gates, nine of which have flight bridges.
Module D is located in the southern part of the terminal. It also operates European flights and is equipped with nineteen gates, ten of which have flight bridges. All odd gates serve buses.
How to get to Son San Juan
The air harbor of Palma de Mallorca is located 8 km east of the city center, which can be reached without any problems. Goes there public transport and taxis run, for which there is a special parking near the terminal. Signs will lead you to it. It costs thirty euros to get to Palma de Mallorca from the airport by taxi.
The 21st bus goes to the capital of the island, along the route of which there are some coastal hotels. The fare is three euros. The 1st bus will take you to the city bus station and Plaza de España. For five euros you will take it to the port, which is considered one of the most beautiful Mediterranean harbors. The intervals between bus departures are 20-30 minutes.
You can also rent a car on the territory of Son San Juan.
The most comfortable and fastest way to travel to the city is represented by a transfer service. Just do not forget to choose a car that suits you in terms of class and capacity before arriving on the island. In this case, right after your arrival in Palma de Mallorca, you will meet with the driver, who will hold a nameplate. When booking a transfer service, you will immediately agree on the price, which will not change until your very place of arrival in the city.
Guests of the island can benefit from a secure airport transfer service to Palma de Mallorca. In this case, you will be provided with a modern car for the trip, driven by a professional driver. He will arrange your meeting in Son San Juan, and if you are already heading home after your rest, the driver will pick you up at the hotel. In this case, you do not even have to communicate with him in an unfamiliar language. When booking a transfer online, you will fix the final cost of the service, which includes an hour's waiting in Son San Juan and a 15-minute waiting near the hotel.
