East Midlands to Palma de Mallorca
1509 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 17m with 3 airlines operating direct service from East Midlands (EMA) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £88 return), with peak prices in August (around £218). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is a regional hub between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, dominated by Ryanair and Jet2 with TUI adding charter and package routes. The terminal sits 15 miles southwest of Nottingham and 13 miles west of Derby, with Skylink bus services connecting both. The route network is short-haul-only and skews holiday-leisure — Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are the strongest corridors. Long-haul travellers usually drive to Manchester or Birmingham for a wider choice.
Arriving in Palma
Palma de Mallorca is the main airport for the Balearic Islands, sitting 8 km east of Palma's old town with EMT Line 1 bus service. Traffic peaks heavily for the May–September Balearic season, with both budget and charter carriers competing. October through April fares can drop to short-haul European baselines — winter Mallorca is an underrated value play.
Who flies EMA to PMI?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 17m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 2h 17m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 17m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EMA→PMI
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Nottingham to Palma FAQs
Direct flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) take approximately 2h 17m for the 1509 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £67. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
3 carriers operate direct service from East Midlands (EMA) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI): Ryanair, Jet2.com and TUI Airways. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Ryanair typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Spain (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain before booking.
Palma de Mallorca (PMI) is the primary international airport for Palma. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.