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Barcelona El Prat Airport vs Palma de Mallorca Airport
Detailed comparison of BCN and PMI on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4),
passenger experience (7.5), and facilities (7.9).
Lounge quality rates 7.4/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Barcelona BCN scores 7.6/10 on FlightLogic — Spain's #2 airport and top UK–Catalonia gateway. T1/T2 split for Schengen. Aeroport train to city ~25 min. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-spain-2026 and /guides/barcelona-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.6Very Good
On-time7.4Departure reliability
Experience7.5Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.9Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.4Lounge 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
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.5
Facilities & Comfort
7.9
Lounge score7.4/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Barcelona, Costa Brava, and Pyrenees ski transfers
Dense UK schedule — BA, Vueling, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and regional bases
Aena lounge and Priority Pass options in T1; allow time for terminal split on Schengen vs non-Schengen
EU261 applies on EU departures — UK261 on UK-return flights
Overview
Spain's second-busiest airport and the primary UK gateway to Catalonia — Vueling and Ryanair hub with dense BA, easyJet, and Jet2 schedules from London and regional UK.
UK routes and airlines
British Airways, Vueling, easyJet, Jet2, and Ryanair operate multiple daily frequencies from London and Manchester. Vueling (IAG) offers Avios earning on select fares — useful for BA collectors routing UK–Spain.
Compare BCN against Palma (/airports/palma) for Balearics holidays and Málaga (/airports/malaga) for Costa del Sol — Barcelona wins on city breaks and northern Spain access.
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, Barcelona El Prat Airport or Palma de Mallorca Airport?
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.3/10.
Which has better lounges, BCN or PMI?
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) scores higher for lounges at 7.4/10, versus Palma de Mallorca Airport at 7.0/10.
Which airport is more on-time, BCN or PMI?
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) at 7.0/10.
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