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Palma de Mallorca Airport vs Allama Iqbal International Airport
Detailed comparison of PMI and LHE on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) scores higher overall at 7.3/10 versus Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) at 7.2/10. Allama Iqbal International Airport leads on lounges at 7.3/10.
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. UK visitors complete EU Entry/Exit System biometrics on arrival and departure, so pad summer timings. See /guides/eu-ees-border-checks-uk-travellers/, /guides/best-airlines-uk-spain and /guides/palma-airport-lounge-guide.
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
EES biometric checks for UK passports — leave extra landside time in peak months
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 visitors now clear Schengen EES biometrics here.
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.
EES biometric border checks
Since October 2025, UK passport holders normally complete Entry/Exit System biometrics when arriving in and leaving the Schengen area. At a high-volume leisure gateway like PMI, that means more landside time than pre-Brexit stamp-and-go — especially when several inbound banks arrive together.
Use FlightLogic’s buffer checklist at /guides/eu-ees-border-checks-uk-travellers/. Do not confuse EES with ETIAS — the online authorisation is still not open to apply.
Which is better, Palma de Mallorca Airport or Allama Iqbal International Airport?
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) scores higher overall at 7.3/10 versus Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) at 7.2/10. Allama Iqbal International Airport leads on lounges at 7.3/10.
Which has better lounges, PMI or LHE?
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) scores higher for lounges at 7.3/10, versus Palma de Mallorca Airport at 7.0/10.
Which airport is more on-time, PMI or LHE?
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) has stronger on-time performance at 7.0/10 versus Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) at 7.0/10.