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Verdict

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) scores higher overall at 9.6/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.

Score comparison

Metric Singapore Changi Airport Palma de Mallorca Airport
FlightLogic Score 9.6 7.3
On-Time Performance 9.1 7.0
Passenger Experience 9.8 7.2
Facilities & Comfort 9.9 7.6
Lounge Score 9.4 7.0
City Singapore Palma
Country Singapore Spain
Terminals 4 terminals + Jewel 1 main terminal (4 modules A–D)
Annual passengers 67M+ 32M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy SIN — Singapore PMI — Palma
Rail / public transport MRT East-West Line (Changi Airport); free terminal shuttle
To city centre ~30 min to downtown via MRT
Lounge day pass SGD 50–70 pay-per-use; Priority Pass at Plaza Premium/SATS
Min. connection time 45–60 min international–international (same terminal)
Primary hub carriers Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Star Alliance carriers

Detailed profiles

Singapore, Singapore · SIN · #1 in this comparison

Singapore Changi Airport

4 terminals + Jewel · 67M+ passengers/year

9.6 / 10

How good is Singapore Changi Airport?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) scores 9.6/10 (Exceptional) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (9.1), passenger experience (9.8), and facilities (9.9). Lounge quality rates 9.4/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Singapore Changi (SIN) is FlightLogic's top-rated airport at 9.6/10, famous for Jewel's Rain Vortex, free transit city tours, and world-class lounges. Singapore Airlines hub with four terminals. On-time score 9.1/10; lounge score 9.4/10. Ideal for long layovers — most transit passengers do not need a visa for airside connections.

FlightLogic Score 9.6 Exceptional
On-time 9.1 Departure reliability
Experience 9.8 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 9.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 9.4 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
9.1
Passenger Experience
9.8
Facilities & Comfort
9.9
Lounge score 9.4/10

Highlights

  • Jewel Changi: 40-metre Rain Vortex indoor waterfall, Canopy Park, and 280+ retail and dining outlets — accessible landside and via Terminal 1 link
  • Free Singapore city tours (2.5-hour guided tours) for transit passengers with 5.5+ hour layovers — no visa required for most nationalities
  • Four terminals plus Jewel; Terminal 3 hosts Singapore Airlines SilverKris and Star Alliance lounges; Terminal 1 has Qantas and oneworld lounges
  • Changi scores 9.6/10 on FlightLogic — highest of all rated airports — with 9.9/10 facilities and 9.8/10 passenger experience

Overview

Repeatedly ranked the world's best airport with Jewel, free city tours, and exceptional transit experience.

Jewel and terminal layout

Jewel Changi opened in 2019 as a standalone lifestyle complex linked to Terminal 1, featuring the 40-metre HSBC Rain Vortex — the world's tallest indoor waterfall — plus Canopy Park, hedge maze, and 280+ shops and restaurants. It is accessible to both departing passengers and visitors without a boarding pass.

Terminal 1 serves Star Alliance carriers including Singapore Airlines long-haul. Terminal 2 handles low-cost and regional carriers. Terminal 3 is SIA's primary long-haul terminal with the best SilverKris lounges. Terminal 4 is a compact automated terminal for regional LCCs.

Lounges at Changi

Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business and First lounges in T2 and T3 are among the world's best, with buffet dining, a la carte options, and shower suites. Star Alliance Gold and business class passengers access these on SIA and partner flights.

Priority Pass holders can access Plaza Premium and SATS lounges across terminals. The Qantas First Lounge in T1 is excellent for oneworld First passengers. Pay-per-use lounge access typically costs SGD 50–70.

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, Singapore Changi Airport or Palma de Mallorca Airport?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) scores higher overall at 9.6/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.

Which has better lounges, SIN or PMI?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) scores higher for lounges at 9.4/10, versus Palma de Mallorca Airport at 7.0/10.

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

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) has stronger on-time performance at 9.1/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.0/10.