Beach · Mallorca · Sun. Compare cheap flights to Palma from UK airports — flight time 2h 18m from London.
Palma is a short-haul destination from the UK, suited to a beach trip with mallorca and sun alongside. The 2h 18m flight from London makes it a realistic long weekend option, with regional UK airports — Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham — adding direct service on the busier routes. Fares sit in the mid-priced bracket on this corridor, with one-way prices from £80 when you catch the right week.
January typically delivers the cheapest fares (around £84 return on average), with prices climbing through August when seasonal demand peaks (£208+). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Spanish the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: ETIAS required from 2025 — UK passport holders enter visa-free for short stays once authorisation is granted. 4–6 weeks ahead is usually the sweet spot for short-haul European routes; last-minute bookings on this route can run two to three times the cheapest fare we see.
Direct flights from London to Palma take approximately 2h 18m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
ETIAS required from 2025 — UK passport holders enter visa-free for short stays once authorisation is granted
The best months to visit Palma are May–Sep, when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and weather is settled.
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Palma accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Spanish. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
