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Verdict

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) scores higher overall at 7.5/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.

Score comparison

Metric Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Palma de Mallorca Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.5 7.3
On-Time Performance 7.3 7.0
Passenger Experience 7.2 7.2
Facilities & Comfort 8.0 7.6
Lounge Score 8.1 7.0
City Dallas-Fort Worth Palma
Country United States Spain
Terminals 5 terminals (A–E) + Skylink train 1 main terminal (4 modules A–D)
Annual passengers 80M+ 32M+

Operational comparison

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

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

Detailed profiles

Dallas-Fort Worth, United States · DFW · #1 in this comparison

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

5 terminals (A–E) + Skylink train · 80M+ passengers/year

7.5 / 10

How good is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3), passenger experience (7.2), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 8.1/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Dallas/Fort Worth DFW scores 7.5/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.1/10. American Flagship Lounge in Terminal D serves long-haul international business/first. Skylink train links all terminals airside. See /guides/dfw-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.5 Very Good
On-time 7.3 Departure reliability
Experience 7.2 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.1 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
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.2
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 8.1/10

Highlights

  • American Airlines dominates all five terminals — Flagship Lounge in Terminal D for long-haul international
  • Skylink automated train connects all terminals airside — easier connections than ORD or JFK
  • Qantas and BA use Terminal D for select services — oneworld lounge access via AA clubs
  • DFW lounge score 8.1/10 — strong for AA premium passengers

Overview

American Airlines' largest hub — Flagship Lounge, Admirals Club network, and Skylink airside train connecting all terminals.

American Airlines and Skylink connections

Terminal D hosts American's international operations and the Flagship Lounge for qualifying long-haul departures. Admirals Club locations exist in every terminal.

Skylink connects all concourses airside in 5–10 minutes — among the best multi-terminal connection designs in the US.

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, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport or Palma de Mallorca Airport?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) scores higher overall at 7.5/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.

Which has better lounges, DFW or PMI?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) scores higher for lounges at 8.1/10, versus Palma de Mallorca Airport at 7.0/10.

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

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has stronger on-time performance at 7.3/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.0/10.