Bus Service Mallorca
Mallorca has a well-established public transport system and an extensive bus service, with bus routes stretching all across the island. In normal times, it is possible to reach most places by bus, although, depending on the destination, there may not always be a direct bus connection. Please note that, due to the current situation, a reduced bus service is in operation and some of the routes are not being served at all.
The wearing of a face mask on public transport is mandatory. The consumption of food and drink on the buses is currently prohibited.
Palma Airport Bus
There are two different bus companies that provide an airport bus service in Mallorca. The blue, white and green EMT airport buses go to and from Palma city. The red and yellow TIB airport buses (AEROTIB) connect the airport with other destinations across the island.
EMT airport bus routes:
A1 Airport bus to and from Palma city
A2 Airport bus to and from S‘Arenal
TIB airport bus routes (called AEROTIB):
Please note that the AEROTIB bus service has been temporarily suspended, due to the Covid-19 health crisis. In order to catch one of the TIB buses that run across the island, you will need to take the A1 EMT airport bus to the Intermodal Station in Palma city, where the TIB buses depart (please see below).
A11 Airport bus Palma – Peguera (via Magaluf)
A32 Airport bus Palma – Can Picafort (via Alcudia / Playa de Muro)
A42 Airport bus Palma – Cala Bona (via Cala Millor)
A51 Airport bus Palma – Campos (via S’Arenal)
Mallorca buses and coaches for other destinations across the island:
TIB run further bus routes from the Intermodal Station in Palma City, which is around 8km/ 5miles from the airport and can be reached via the EMT bus service A1.
The red and yellow TIB-buses go all across the island
Where does the bus stop at Palma Airport?
The bus stops are right opposite the public arrivals hall and are easy to find. Exit the public arrivals hall through one of the doors numbered from 1 to 7. Door number 4 is in the central position for the bus stops, but it doesn’t matter which exit you choose, as the bus stops are clearly signposted. Once outside, aim for the covered walkway, which is clearly visible from all vantage points. The walkway will take you across the slip roads straight to the bus stops.
Buses returning to the airport will drop passengers off at departures on the upper level.
Where can I buy a bus ticket at Palma Airport?
Tickets for the EMT- as well as the TIB-buses can be purchased from the driver. You can only use banknotes of €20 or less to pay on the bus. Only if your fare is more than €20 can you pay with a €50 banknote.
Airport bus from PMI to Palma city
EMT airport bus route A1
The route A1 bus goes from Palma Airport to Palma city and around the old town. The last stop is at the Es Baluard art museum, from where the bus will return via the same route to the airport. While previously the route carried on all the way to the port, there is now no longer a direct route between the airport and Palma port.
The city stops provide excellent places to stop off for shopping or visiting the old town. All buses have the next stop on their electronic display system inside the bus. Buses go every 10 to 15 minutes on average during the day and around every 30 minutes after 9pm.
Bus timetable route A1
Palma airport to Palma city: 6:15 am to 00:15 am
Palma city to Palma airport: 4:45 am to 11:37 pm
Notable bus stops route A1
Plaça d’Espanya: This is where the main bus and train terminals are based in Palma city, even the tourist train to Soller is next to this stop. From here travellers can take a bus or train to virtually any resort and town in Mallorca.
Es Baluard: Contemporary art museum with more than 700 works of art from international and local artists as well as temporary exhibitions, cultural and educational activities. Additionally, this stop is only a few minutes’ walk away from the trendy district of Santa Catalina.
Bus ticket prices route A1
The bus costs €5, under 5s are free. There are discounts for Palma residents, students and pensioners but you have to show ID and relevant documents.
For more information about route A1, go to http://www.emtpalma.cat/en/route/-/L/17/aeroport-palma-centre
Airport bus from PMI to S’Arenal
EMT airport bus route A2 or TIB airport bus route A51
For the journey from Palma Airport to S’Arenal there are two different options – the EMT bus A2 or the TIB bus route A51. Route number A2 takes around 30 minutes and goes very frequently. With route A51 the journey time to S’Arenal is around 10–15 minutes. It runs regularly throughout the day in the summer, however, in the winter, there are only 2 buses per day, which need to be booked a day in advance by telephone. For more information on route A51, please see below. Please note that the TIB A51 bus route is currently suspended until further notice.
Bus timetable route A2
A2 buses from Palma airport to S’Arenal run from 7:10 am to 10:10 pm
A2 buses from S’Arenal to Palma airport run from 6:25 am to 9:25 pm
Buses leave from the airport roughly every 30 minutes on average.
Bus ticket prices route A2
The bus costs €5, under 5s are free. There are discounts for Palma residents, students and pensioners but you have to show ID and relevant documents.
Notable bus stops route A2
When using the EMT route A2 bus to S’Arenal, passengers can get off at several hotels along the way. It departs Palma Airport towards Can Pastilla, goes along Playa de Palma and from there on to S’Arenal. All buses have the next stop on an electronic display system.
From S’Arenal the bus will return on the same route to the airport except it will not return through the center of Can Pastilla. Passengers who were dropped off in the centre of Can Pastilla, Hotel Linda, Bartomeu Riutort and Hotel Miraflores on their arrival will have to go to the main road bus stops to return to Palma Airport. These are close by and are stops numbered 434, 1193 or 437, this is only to return to Palma airport.
For more information about route A2, please follow this link
http://www.emtpalma.cat/en/route/-/L/21/s-arenal-aeroport
Contact details EMT
Empresa Municipal de Transports Urbans de Palma de Mallorca
Calle Josep Anselm Clavé 5, 07002 Palma
Customer Service Telephone: +34 971 214 444
usuaris@emt.palma.es
http://www.emtpalma.cat/en/home
Mobile app:
Download the app MobiPalma, available on Apple or Android, to view bus routes across Palma city and surroundings as well as arrival times.
Buses from Palma Airport to various destinations across the island (AEROTIB)
Please note that the AEROTIB bus service has been temporarily suspended, due to the current health crisis. In order to catch one of the TIB buses that run across the island, you will first need to take the A1 EMT airport bus to the Intermodal Station in Palma city, where the TIB buses depart (please see below).
Airport bus A11: Palma Airport – Peguera (via Magaluf and Santa Ponsa)
Aeroport – Costa d’en Blanes – Son Caliu – Palmanova – Magaluf – Santa Ponça – Costa de la Calma – Peguera
This route has only four buses a day in the winter but runs regularly throughout the summer.
Airport bus A32: Palma Airport – Can Picafort (via Alcudia and Playa de Muro)
Aeroport – Inca (Llevant) – Alcúdia – Port d’Alcúdia – Platja d’Alcúdia – Platja de Muro – Platja de Muro (Càmping) – Can Picafort
This route runs only twice a day during winter but runs regularly throughout the summer.
Airport bus A 42: Palma Airport – Cala Bona (via Sa Coma and Cala Millor)
Aeroport – Montuïri – Vilafranca – Manacor – Portocristo – s’Illot – sa Coma – Cala Millor – Cala Bona
This route runs regularly in the summer; in the winter there is only one bus a day from Monday to Friday and no service at weekends and on Public Holidays.
Airport bus A51: Palma Airport – Campos (via S’Arenal and Llucmajor)
Aeroport – s’Arenal – Polígon Son Noguera – Llucmajor – Campos
Runs regularly throughout the summer but only has 2 connections a day in the winter, which need to be booked by telephone under +34 669 773 133 the day before travel.
Airport bus time tables and bus ticket prices
Timetables for the above routes vary throughout the year. The price for your ticket will depend on your destination. To view the current timetables and ticket prices, please follow the link below, then click on the route relevant to you. Here you will be able to view ticket prices under „fares and hops“, and timetables under „current times“: https://www.tib.org/en/web/ctm/autobus/aerotib
Mallorca bus and coach destinations across the island (TIB)
To use the TIB buses for other destinations across Mallorca, or during the winter season, when the airport buses are less frequent, you will need to get to the main Palma city bus terminal, Plaça d’Espanya. It’s called the Intermodal Station and Mallorca trains are located here too.
To get there from the airport, you will need to take the EMT bus route A1, which runs on average every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes after 9 pm.
Which bus or coach to take for your Mallorca destination
The Mallorca bus routes are organized into five zones: 100,200,300,400,500. These approximately represent an area of the island, but the routes overlap the zones.
Mallorca bus routes 100 (South West)
Andratx, Peguera, Santa Ponsa, Magaluf, Palma Nova
Mallorca bus routes 200 (West)
Valdemossa , Soller
Mallorca bus routes 300 (North)
Puerto de Pollensa, C’an Picafort, Alcudia, Puerto de Alcudia
Mallorca bus routes 400 (East)
Cala Ratjada, Cala Millor, Porto Cristo, Manacor
Mallorca bus routes 500 (South East)
Cala D’Or, Cala Figuera, Ses Salines, San Jordi, Llucmajor
Mallorca bus routes 800
Special routes for Markets across the island
Mallorca bus tickets and bus timetables
Once in Palma at the main bus station you will have to purchase a ticket from the bus driver on the bus. Ticket prices will vary, depending on your destination.
You can only use bank notes of €20 or less to pay on the bus. Only if your fare is more than €20 can you pay with a €50 bank note.
To see the individual bus routes, timetables and ticket prices, please follow the link below. Click on “routes” and choose the route most relevant to you. You will then be able to find out ticket prices under “fares and hops” and view the timetable under “current times”.
https://www.tib.org/en/web/ctm
You can also ask for a timetable printout (horario de ruta) for a particular route at the bus station.
Contact details for TIB
Transport de les Illes Balears
Intermodal Station,
Plaça d’Espanya s/n, Palma.
Customer Service Telephone: +34 971 17 77 77
www.tib.org
