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Verdict

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tokyo Haneda Airport Palma de Mallorca Airport
FlightLogic Score 9.0 7.3
On-Time Performance 9.2 7.0
Passenger Experience 9.0 7.2
Facilities & Comfort 9.1 7.6
Lounge Score 8.9 7.0
City Tokyo Palma
Country Japan Spain
Terminals 3 terminals (T1 domestic JAL, T2 domestic ANA, T3 international) 1 main terminal (4 modules A–D)
Annual passengers 85M+ 32M+

Operational comparison

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

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

Detailed profiles

Tokyo, Japan · HND · #1 in this comparison

Tokyo Haneda Airport

3 terminals (T1 domestic JAL, T2 domestic ANA, T3 international) · 85M+ passengers/year

9.0 / 10

How good is Tokyo Haneda Airport?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores 9.0/10 (Exceptional) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (9.2), passenger experience (9.0), and facilities (9.1). Lounge quality rates 8.9/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Tokyo Haneda (HND) is rated 9.0/10 on FlightLogic — preferred over Narita for UK–Tokyo trips due to proximity to the city and 9.2/10 on-time score. International flights use Terminal 3 with JAL, ANA, and alliance lounges. Lounge score 8.9/10.

FlightLogic Score 9.0 Exceptional
On-time 9.2 Departure reliability
Experience 9.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 9.1 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.9 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
9.2
Passenger Experience
9.0
Facilities & Comfort
9.1
Lounge score 8.9/10

Highlights

  • Terminal 3 handles international flights — JAL Sakura and ANA lounges plus Star Alliance and Oneworld partner clubs
  • 15–30 minutes by train to central Tokyo — preferred over Narita for business trips
  • Among the world's best on-time scores (9.2/10) on FlightLogic
  • Edo Market street-food hall and Japanese retail in T3 — strong facilities score 9.1/10

Overview

Tokyo's preferred international airport — closer to the city than Narita, with JAL and ANA premium lounges and exceptional on-time performance.

Terminal 3 international

Terminal 3 opened as Haneda's international hub with JAL First Lounge, ANA Suite Lounge, and partner lounges for Star Alliance and Oneworld.

UK travellers increasingly route via Haneda rather than Narita for same-day Tokyo meetings — Monorail or Keikyu Line reach central Tokyo in under 30 minutes.

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, Tokyo Haneda Airport or Palma de Mallorca Airport?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.

Which has better lounges, HND or PMI?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher for lounges at 8.9/10, versus Palma de Mallorca Airport at 7.0/10.

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

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has stronger on-time performance at 9.2/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.0/10.