Flight or ferry
| Option | Time | Price seen | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flight Madrid - Palma | about 1 h 10 to 1 h 20 | about 22 to 145 EUR one way | the normal choice; several airlines |
| Train to Valencia + ferry to Palma | about 10 h in total (ferry 6 h 45 to 7 h) | an estimate of 148 to 249 EUR for the whole trip | Baleària, Trasmed GLE and GNV sail Valencia - Palma |
| Car + ferry from Denia | drive then about 5 h crossing | estimates of 80 to 150 EUR for the crossing | only if you take your own car |
Book the flight several weeks ahead for July and August, when fares are highest. Ferries run mostly at night in peak season: check the operator's timetable and the cabin options.
Practical tips
Flights leave from Madrid Barajas: read Madrid airport to the centre, and hotels near Barajas airport for an early flight. To reach Valencia by train, see Madrid's train stations.
Where to sleep in Mallorca
Palma old town suits a short stay; the coast suits a beach holiday. Search hotels in Mallorca on Booking.com and check free cancellation.
Other trips from the capital: excursions from Madrid.
Times and fares: Wego, Rome2Rio, Omio and Direct Ferries, read on 30 October 2026. La rédaction Madrid Authority.
