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Indira Gandhi International Airport vs Palma de Mallorca Airport
Detailed comparison of DEL and PMI on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores 7.8/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.7), and facilities (8.2).
Lounge quality rates 8.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Delhi DEL scores 7.8/10 — India's #1 airport and UK–North India hub. T3 international. Metro to city ~20 min. See /guides/uk-india-flights-guide-2026 and /guides/delhi-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.8Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.7Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.2Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.7
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score8.0/10
Highlights
Primary UK–North India gateway — direct BA, Air India, Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow
T3 international hub — Plaza Premium, Air India Maharaja, and Star Alliance lounges
Metro Airport Express to New Delhi ~20 min — fastest city link
UK–India VFR traffic peaks Dec–Jan and Jun–Aug — book early
Overview
India's busiest airport and primary UK–India gateway — Air India, BA, Virgin Atlantic direct plus one-stop via Gulf hubs on Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad.
UK routing options
Direct: BA, Air India, Virgin Atlantic from LHR (11–12 hrs). One-stop: Emirates (DXB), Qatar (DOH), Etihad (AUH) often price lower in business class.
Compare DEL vs Mumbai (/airports/mumbai) for your destination state — DEL for North India, BOM for West/South.
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 Score7.3Very Good
On-time7.0Departure reliability
Experience7.2Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.6Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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 score7.0/10
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, Indira Gandhi International Airport or Palma de Mallorca Airport?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.
Which has better lounges, DEL or PMI?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher for lounges at 8.0/10, versus Palma de Mallorca Airport at 7.0/10.
Which airport is more on-time, DEL or PMI?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.0/10.
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