⚠️ Ride-hailing is limited at Palma - Uber operates only a small licensed fleet (often unavailable in peak season and no cheaper than a taxi), and Bolt and Cabify do NOT operate on Mallorca. Your reliable options are the white taxis outside arrivals (metered, ~15 min to Palma) or a pre-booked transfer (fixed price, guaranteed child seats). The budget choice is the EMT A1 bus to Placa d'Espanya (~20-30 min, every ~15 min, from the green EMT stop near Exit 4). Never accept a ride from anyone soliciting inside the terminal. There's no airport train - change at Placa d'Espanya for island rail.

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Palma de Mallorca Airport

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Where to start

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer

Palma's airport is only ~8 km from the city, and your reliable options are a white taxi (metered, ~15 min to central Palma, from the ranks outside arrivals) or a pre-booked transfer (fixed price, guaranteed child seats - good for resorts and peak-season certainty). The budget choice is the EMT A1 bus to Placa d'Espanya (~20-30 min, every ~15 min, from the green EMT stop near Exit 4). Note that ride-hailing is limited here: Uber runs only a small fleet (often no cheaper than a taxi, and scarce in peak season), and Bolt and Cabify don't operate on the island. There's no airport train.

Ride Options

White Taxi

taxi

Dependable metered cab, 24/7

Availability~15 min to central Palma; small airport supplement plus possible night/luggage surcharges; some resort zones have fixed fares

Pickup NoteOfficial white taxis at the ranks on Floor 0 (arrivals).

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Uber (limited)

rideshare

Limited app option (Bolt/Cabify don't operate here)

AvailabilityOnly a small licensed VTC fleet - availability can be poor, fares similar to a taxi

Pickup NoteOnly use an in-app-matched car; never a tout inside the terminal.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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EMT A1 Airport Bus

transit

Budget ride to central Palma

Availability~20-30 min, every ~15 min

Pickup NoteFrom the green EMT stop near Exit 4; pay driver (cash) or machine (card).

Convenience

Relative costLower cost

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EMT A2 Bus (Resorts)

transit

Handy for resorts just west of the airport

AvailabilityShort loop to Cala Major, Illetes, Portals Nous

Pickup NoteSame green EMT stop area near Exit 4.

Convenience

Relative costLower cost

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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Palma de Mallorca — book via SIXT app or website

Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.

Convenience

Relative costHigher cost

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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Ride-hailing is limited: Uber operates only a small licensed VTC fleet (availability can be poor, fares similar to a taxi). Bolt and Cabify do NOT operate on Mallorca. Only use a car matched in the app - never a tout inside the terminal.

Taxi

Official white taxis at the ranks on Floor 0 (arrivals), 24/7 - metered, ~15 min to central Palma with a small airport supplement and possible night/luggage surcharges. Some resort zones have fixed fares.

Shuttle

Pre-booked private and shared shuttles meet you in arrivals; the EMT A2 bus loops to the nearby resorts.

Transit

The EMT A1 airport bus runs to Palma city centre (Placa d'Espanya) in ~20-30 min, every ~15 min, from the green EMT stop near Exit 4. There's no direct train - change at Placa d'Espanya for the SFM island rail.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked transfers meet you with a name sign - fixed price, guaranteed child seats, ideal for groups, resorts, or peak-season certainty. Book ahead in summer.

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Local Tips

Don't rely on Uber here - it operates only a small fleet, so cars can be scarce (especially peak season and late at night), and it's usually no cheaper than a taxi. Bolt and Cabify don't operate on Mallorca at all.
The white taxi rank or a pre-booked transfer is the dependable choice - taxis are metered (~15 min to central Palma) with a small airport supplement; some resort zones have fixed fares (confirm before setting off).
The EMT A1 bus is the easy budget option - every ~15 min to Placa d'Espanya (Palma's central transport hub); from the terminal head toward Exit 4 and the green EMT stop.
For 3+ people, a taxi often beats the bus - the A1 charges per person, while a taxi is per vehicle, so a small group usually pays about the same or less by cab and gets dropped at the door.
There's no train from the airport - for Soller, Inca, or Manacor by rail, take the A1 to Placa d'Espanya (the Estacio Intermodal) and change to the SFM train there.

Tarmyq local tip

Don't bank on ride-hailing in Mallorca - Uber runs only a small fleet here (so it's often unavailable, and no cheaper than a cab), and Bolt and Cabify don't operate on the island at all. Your dependable options are the white taxis just outside arrivals, or a pre-booked transfer - the latter is the smart move if you need a child seat (airport taxis rarely have them) or want a guaranteed car in the summer rush. On a budget, the A1 bus runs every 15 minutes to Placa d'Espanya; just head toward Exit 4 for the green EMT stop.