Quick answer: Palma works as a city break and a beach holiday at once. Two-hour flights from the UK, a walkable old town, and the Serra de Tramuntana half an hour away.
Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “Palma & Majorca from the UK”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/destinations/palma/
Palma is the rare Mediterranean capital where you can see a Gothic cathedral in the morning and be on a cove beach by lunch. Beyond it, Majorca has mountain villages, a vintage train and some of the clearest water in Spain.
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When to go
- Best months: May, June, late September
- Cheapest months: November to March, with many hotels shut in resorts
- Avoid: July and August if you dislike crowds
What it costs
| Return flights from the UK | £55–£160 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range hotel, per night | £95–£160 |
| Car hire, per week | £90–£180 |
| Sóller train, return | £25 |
Typical ranges from our partner searches, 2026-11-12. The month and the booking window change these numbers.
Getting there
Direct flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The airport is 8 km from the centre, with a bus every 15 minutes for £5.
Flights to Palma & Majorca from the UK
8 UK airports have non-stop flights to Palma & Majorca, landing at Palma de Mallorca (PMI). The full month-by-month fare bands are on the cheapest month page, and a two-night budget is on what a weekend costs.
| From | Flight time | Cheapest month | Returns from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 2h 45m | February | £45 |
| Bristol | 2h 25m | February | £45 |
| Edinburgh | 2h 45m | February | £45 |
| Glasgow | 2h 45m | February | £45 |
| London Gatwick | 2h 25m | February | £45 |
| London Luton | 2h 25m | February | £45 |
| London Stansted | 2h 25m | February | £45 |
| Manchester | 2h 45m | February | £45 |
Indicative return bands from our partner searches, city airport to arrival. The full month-by-month table is on each route page.
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What to see
- The cathedral and the Almudaina palace
- Santa Catalina market for lunch
- The vintage train to Sóller through the mountains
- Coves in the south-east: Cala Llombards, Caló des Moro
Where to stay
The old town for a city break, Portixol or Can Pastilla for a beach walk, and Sóller or Deià if you want the mountains.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit without a car?
Yes for Palma. For the coves and villages, a car or the train and bus network is needed.
Is Majorca expensive?
Palma in season is, the rest of the island less so — especially inland.
When does the season start?
Easter for the city; May for the beaches and the mountain hotels.
Also worth a look
- Lanzarote: Volcanic, windy and unlike the other Canaries.
- Antalya: All-inclusive value with a Roman old town attached.
- Sharm el-Sheikh: The cheapest winter sun with a coral reef at the end of the jetty.