Renovation of Palma de Mallorca Airport

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Renovation of Palma de Mallorca Airport

Palma de Mallorca Airport, third in the Aena network in terms of passenger traffic, and the main gateway to and from the island for both residents and tourists, has decided to renovate its facilities through the most ambitious project developed to date since the new terminal was inaugurated in 1997 This plan, which began in 2022 and is scheduled to be completed in 2026, aims to comprehensively modernize the infrastructure in order to transform the airport and give it a contemporary image, while maintaining and preserving its original exterior façade. All of this will be achieved through the development of new traffic flows that improve airport processes, the installation of new technologies that facilitate and improve the passenger experience, and the implementation and development of equipment and systems that make this airport not only more comfortable, but also more efficient and sustainable.

We are creating more comfortable spaces for you.

Processor building

A more natural airport tour

The central building of the airport, which provides access to the four boarding modules, has undergone a slight reorganization. The security checkpoint has been relocated to the check-in floor, allowing for a more natural and comfortable flow. This new area features more security arches and additional hand luggage inspection lines. In addition, the state-of-the-art equipment eliminates the need to remove electronic devices or liquids, thereby speeding up the inspection process. All of this significantly enhances the passenger experience in this area.

The new commercial area

The former security control area, located on the upper floor, will be integrated into the airport’s restricted area, together with the outdoor terrace or solarium. This level has been transformed into a new commercial zone, enhancing the existing retail offer. In addition, it will feature a large terrace for passengers to enjoy during their time at the airport.

Module A

Increased passenger comfort and agility

With this project, Module A (dedicated to non-Schengen flights) increases by five the number of passenger boarding bridges that connect the terminal directly to the aircraft, providing a higher-quality, more comfortable service for both passengers and airlines. This also helps reduce the use of buses—and therefore emissions—during passenger boarding and disembarkation. In this way, the existing remote stands are replaced by stands served via boarding bridges. At the same time, the module has been refurbished, bringing in more natural light and creating larger spaces—such as the passport control area—which directly improves the passenger experience.

Module D

Shorter routes for passengers

Module D, shaped like an “∟” and originally accessed from one of its ends, required passengers heading to the last boarding gates to walk its entire length. To reduce walking distances wherever possible, an access point has now been opened at the corner of the module, so that departing passengers only need to walk along one of its corridors at most. This same access has also been enabled for arriving passengers to proceed to the baggage claim area. The number of boarding bridges in this module has been increased by three. These actions aim to offer both passengers and airlines greater quality and comfort in the services provided by the airport, as well as to reduce the use of buses on the airfield—and therefore emissions—through the addition of more boarding bridges.

Renovation of the airport’s arrivals exterior area

Exterior area dedicated to improving road traffic and promoting collective transport

The roadways in the arrivals area have been reorganized to separate the different modes of transport. This makes vehicular traffic flow more smoothly.

In addition, a new area has been created in this same zone dedicated exclusively to this type of transport, bringing together the EMT and TIB bus stops. This gives them greater visibility and encourages the use of public transport.