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Verdict

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) scores higher overall at 8.5/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.

Score comparison

Metric Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Palma de Mallorca Airport
FlightLogic Score 8.5 7.3
On-Time Performance 8.3 7.0
Passenger Experience 8.4 7.2
Facilities & Comfort 8.8 7.6
Lounge Score 8.8 7.0
City Bangkok Palma
Country Thailand Spain
Terminals 1 main terminal + satellite concourses 1 main terminal (4 modules A–D)
Annual passengers 60M+ 32M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy BKK — Bangkok PMI — Palma
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Bangkok, Thailand · BKK · #1 in this comparison

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

1 main terminal + satellite concourses · 60M+ passengers/year

8.5 / 10

How good is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport?

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) scores 8.5/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.3), passenger experience (8.4), and facilities (8.8). Lounge quality rates 8.8/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is rated 8.5/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.8/10. Thai Airways Royal Silk lounges serve business class and Star Alliance Gold on long-haul departures. Most UK–Asia connections stay airside — allow 90+ minutes for intercontinental transfers. See /guides/bkk-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 8.5 Excellent
On-time 8.3 Departure reliability
Experience 8.4 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.8 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
8.3
Passenger Experience
8.4
Facilities & Comfort
8.8
Lounge score 8.8/10

Highlights

  • Thai Airways Royal Silk and Royal Orchid lounges in the main terminal — among Southeast Asia's strongest full-service ground products
  • Efficient airside connections for Star Alliance and oneworld partners routing UK–Australia via Bangkok
  • Satellite concourses linked by automated train — most gates reachable within 15–25 minutes airside
  • FlightLogic lounge score 8.8/10 — competitive with Kuala Lumpur and Singapore for premium ground product

Overview

Thailand's primary international gateway — Thai Airways Royal Silk lounges, EVA and Star Alliance partners, and strong Southeast Asia connectivity for UK–Asia routings.

Thai Airways lounges and partner access

Royal Silk lounges in the main terminal serve Thai Airways business class and Star Alliance Gold members on international departures. Royal Orchid Spa offers massage treatments for premium passengers. EVA Air, Singapore Airlines, and other Star Alliance partners may use Thai lounges on qualifying itineraries.

Priority Pass and Plaza Premium lounges provide paid alternatives for economy passengers with lounge cards. Cathay Pacific and oneworld partners typically use their own contracted lounges or Thai Royal Silk on partner metal.

UK traveller notes

Bangkok is a common one-stop routing for UK–Australia, UK–Japan, and UK–Southeast Asia itineraries on Thai Airways, EVA, and Qantas codeshares. Immigration is required only if you leave the transit area.

Grab and Bolt operate from landside arrivals — allow 30–45 minutes from gate to city hotel during peak traffic. Pair with our BKK lounge guide for terminal navigation.

Palma, Spain · PMI · #2 in this comparison

Palma de Mallorca Airport

1 main terminal (4 modules A–D) · 32M+ passengers/year

7.3 / 10

How good is Palma de Mallorca Airport?

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) scores 7.3/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0), passenger experience (7.2), and facilities (7.6). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Palma PMI scores 7.3/10 — the Balearics hub and among the UK's busiest Spain routes. Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic. Allow extra time in summer. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-spain-2026 and /guides/palma-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.3 Very Good
On-time 7.0 Departure reliability
Experience 7.2 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.6 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.0 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.2
Facilities & Comfort
7.6
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • UK's busiest Spain leisure airport in peak summer — Mallorca, Menorca ferry connections, and Ibiza transfers
  • Jet2, TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Virgin Atlantic (seasonal) from 20+ UK airports
  • Extreme peak-season congestion — arrive 2+ hours before departure; UK261 on UK-return legs
  • Priority Pass at Sala VIP lounges — pre-book essential July–August

Overview

The Balearics' primary airport — Europe's busiest leisure hub in summer with dense Jet2, TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, and BA schedules from across the UK.

UK leisure traffic

Palma handles more UK passengers than almost any other single Spanish airport in July–August. Jet2 and TUI package holidays land here alongside low-cost scheduled carriers.

For Ibiza, allow ferry or connecting flight time from PMI — do not assume same-airport transfers.

FAQ

Which is better, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport or Palma de Mallorca Airport?

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) scores higher overall at 8.5/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.

Which has better lounges, BKK or PMI?

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) scores higher for lounges at 8.8/10, versus Palma de Mallorca Airport at 7.0/10.

Which airport is more on-time, BKK or PMI?

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) has stronger on-time performance at 8.3/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.0/10.