Balearics · FAB → PMI
Private Jet
London to Palma
Palma is under two hours airborne from London and the main Balearics gateway. Busier than Ibiza in raw movements but generally easier for parking, which often makes it the better-value Balearic arrival.
Departure
Farnborough
FAB / EGLF
Destination
Palma de Mallorca
PMI / LEPA
- Great-circle distance
- 719 nm
- Est. airborne time
- 1 hr 45 min
- Est. block time
- 2 hr 05 min
- Indicative flying charge
- £11,500
Super-midsize planning profile. Block time adds an indicative taxi allowance across both ends and is not a scheduled time. Indicative flying charge only, calculated from estimated airborne time and a representative rate for the aircraft category. Positioning, airport charges, handling, passenger taxes, catering, de-icing, crew expenses and minimum-sector charges are additional. Final pricing depends on aircraft availability and operator quotation.
Why this airport
Mallorca is larger and the airport handles a wider range of aircraft with more capacity than Ibiza. For the north and west of the island it is the only sensible arrival.
Slots, parking and operational restrictions
Palma's general aviation apron is busy at summer weekends and overnight parking is usually obtainable with notice, less so at short notice in August. It is a full-size international airport, so runway and approach capacity are not the constraint the way they can be at the smaller island fields.
Alternative airports
Ibiza is a short hop if the itinerary covers both islands. Menorca serves the eastern island. Valencia and Barcelona are the mainland options for onward connections.
Passengers and baggage
More aircraft options than Ibiza means baggage is generally less of a constraint. Golf is a common reason for this route outside peak summer and clubs need declaring.
Onward transfer
Palma and the southern coast are close to the airport. Pollença, Sóller and the north-west are considerably further, and the Serra de Tramuntana roads are slow.
Road journey times vary with traffic, weather and season. We do not publish transfer times as promises.
Aircraft suitability
Which aircraft suit this route
Categories with the range and seats for this sector, each with its own calculated time, indicative cruise band and indicative charge.
| Category | Passengers | Range | Est. airborne | Indicative cruise | Indicative charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TurbopropBeechcraft King Air 350 | 8 | 1,500 nm | 2 hr 45 min | FL250–280 | £7,000 |
| Light JetEmbraer Phenom 300 / Citation CJ3+ | 7 | 1,800 nm | 2 hr 00 min | FL390–430 | £7,000 |
| Super Light JetLearjet 75 Liberty | 8 | 2,000 nm | 1 hr 55 min | FL410–450 | £7,500 |
| Midsize JetCitation XLS+ / Learjet 60 | 8 | 2,100 nm | 1 hr 55 min | FL390–450 | £8,500 |
| Super Midsize JetCessna Citation X (CE-750) | 9 | 2,900 nm | 1 hr 45 min | FL410–450 | £11,500 |
| Heavy JetBombardier Challenger 605 / Falcon 900 | 12 | 4,000 nm | 1 hr 55 min | FL390–430 | £16,500 |
| Ultra Long RangeGlobal 6000 / Gulfstream G650 | 14 | 6,000 nm | 1 hr 45 min | FL410–450 | £24,000 |
Indicative cruise altitude only — actual altitude depends on routing, weather, aircraft weight and air traffic control. Range is a planning figure, not a guarantee: payload, reserves, weather and airport restrictions all reduce usable range. Individual aircraft configurations vary and no particular airframe is guaranteed.
The pilot’s view
Palma is the sensible Balearic choice and it is often overlooked because Ibiza gets the attention. More parking, more aircraft that fit, fewer surprises in the quotation. If you are going to Mallorca it is the obvious answer, and if you are going to Ibiza in a peak week it is worth asking what a Palma arrival would cost by comparison.
Common questions
How long is a private jet flight from London to Palma?
About 1 hr 45 min estimated airborne time over a great-circle distance of 719 nm. Allowing for taxi at both ends, indicative block time is about 2 hr 05 min. Actual routing varies with airways, ATC, weather and operational requirements.
How much does a private jet from London to Palma cost?
Indicatively £11,500 for a super-midsize aircraft, calculated from 1 hr 45 min estimated airborne time. Indicative flying charge only, calculated from estimated airborne time and a representative rate for the aircraft category. Positioning, airport charges, handling, passenger taxes, catering, de-icing, crew expenses and minimum-sector charges are additional. Final pricing depends on aircraft availability and operator quotation.
Who operates the flight?
Charter flights are operated by appropriately certificated third-party air carriers. The operating carrier is identified with the charter quotation.
Is Palma easier than Ibiza for private jets?
Generally yes on parking and aircraft choice. It is a larger airport with more capacity, which usually shows in the quotation.
Can I combine Palma and Ibiza?
Yes — it is a very short hop between the islands, and it is a common repositioning sector in summer.
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