Palma de Mallorca Airport lounges

Palma has one terminal and four boarding modules, and Aena runs every lounge in it. Four are open: Valldemossa in the central airside hall, Llevant in Module A for non-Schengen flights, Mediterráneo in Module C and Mestral in Module B. A fifth, Formentor in Module D, is closed for refurbishment. All four sell entry on Aena's VIP site for a stay of up to three hours, and three of them are on Priority Pass. Below is each one with Aena's price, hours and what it actually has, so you can pick by module rather than by name.

The short answer

Flying to the UK or anywhere outside Schengen, go to Llevant in Module A: you are already past passport control and opposite gates A20 and A21. On a Schengen flight, Valldemossa on Floor 4 is the central choice with a terrace, showers and a children's area, or Mediterráneo if your gate is in Module C. Mestral in Module B is the simpler lounge, worth it only for a B gate and a long wait.

The glass-walled gate lounge at Palma de Mallorca Airport, with rows of seats

Main terminal, central airside hall, Floor 4

Valldemossa VIP Lounge

In the commercial area of the boarding zone on Floor 4, after security; open to passengers on Schengen and non-Schengen flights

Aena sells entry at €48.00 for adults and children aged 11 and over, €22.20 for children aged 6 to 10, and free for children aged 0 to 5. The ticket is valid for three months from purchase and covers a stay of up to three hours before your scheduled departure. Listed on Priority Pass

Hours: 05:00 to 00:00 (Aena); Priority Pass lists 05:00 to 22:00

Terrace
Showers
Catering, with kosher, halal, gluten-free and other special diets
Rest area
Children's area
Nursing room
Work areas, printer and network adapters
Wi-fi
Newspapers and magazines, digital and paper
Flight information
Left luggage
Facilities for people with reduced mobility
Animals allowed

The safest pick when your module is not yet known: central, open on dawn departures, and the only Palma lounge where Aena lists a terrace.

Best for Schengen flyers and families who want a terrace and showers before the gate is called.

Module A, non-Schengen

Llevant VIP Lounge

In the boarding area of Module A, after passport control, opposite gates A20 and A21; reserved for non-Schengen flights, the UK's included

Aena sells entry at €51.26 for adults and children aged 11 and over, €24.55 for children aged 6 to 10, and free for children aged 0 to 5; stay up to three hours before your scheduled departure, ticket valid three months from purchase. Listed on Priority Pass

Hours: 05:00 to 00:00

Showers
Catering, with kosher, halal, gluten-free and other special diets
Rest area
Children's area
Nursing room
Work areas, printer and network adapters
Wi-fi
Newspapers and magazines
Flight information
Left luggage
Facilities for people with reduced mobility
Animals allowed

The lounge for UK flights: you clear passport control first and wait beside your gate, with showers and a children's area.

Best for Anyone flying to the UK, Ireland or elsewhere outside Schengen.

Module C, Floor 0

Mediterráneo VIP Lounge

In the boarding area of Module C; open to passengers on Schengen and non-Schengen flights

Aena sells entry at €48.00 for adults and children aged 11 and over, €22.20 for children aged 6 to 10, and free for children aged 0 to 5; stay up to three hours before your scheduled departure, ticket valid three months from purchase. Listed on Priority Pass

Hours: 05:00 to 00:00 (Aena); Priority Pass lists 05:30 to 22:00

Showers
Catering, with kosher, halal, gluten-free and other special diets
Rest area
Children's area
Nursing room
Work areas, printer and network adapters
Wi-fi
Newspapers and magazines, digital and paper
Flight information
Left luggage
Facilities for people with reduced mobility
Animals allowed

The best lounge for a Module C gate, and the closest open lounge to Module D while Formentor is shut.

Best for Schengen flights from Module C or D gates.

Module B, Floor 0

Mestral VIP Lounge

In the boarding area of Module B; open to passengers on Schengen and non-Schengen flights

Hours: 05:30 to 22:00

Reception
Catering, with gluten-free food and special diets
Facilities for people with reduced mobility
Animals allowed

Smaller and simpler than the others, with no showers listed; buy it only for a Module B gate and a long wait.

Best for A quiet seat close to a Module B gate.

Module A, Floor 1, non-Schengen

O'Learys PMI (Priority Pass dining)

Airside after passport control in Module A, on the first floor; international flights only

Priority Pass members use a lounge visit entitlement to get €23 off the bill per registered person, in one transaction, on showing the card and a same-day boarding pass. Guests are allowed and the member pays anything above €23

Hours: 08:00 to 22:00 for Priority Pass

Sit-down meals and drinks

A sports bar, not a lounge, but a fair use of a Priority Pass visit before a UK flight if Llevant is busy or you would rather eat a proper meal.

Best for Priority Pass members on a non-Schengen flight who want food more than a quiet seat.

Is a lounge worth it at Palma?

At €48.00 for an adult, a lounge pays its way on a wait of two or three hours. The lounges have food and drink, seats and, in all but Mestral, showers, and the price covers up to three hours before your scheduled departure. Aena's VIP site adds that if your flight is delayed, the stay can run on by the length of the delay.

It is less worth it on a short wait or a late-evening flight: Mestral closes at 22:00, and Priority Pass lists 22:00 for Valldemossa and Mediterráneo too. Pair the lounge with Aena's Fast Lane at security, €11.10 a person and open 24 hours, and you can arrive later and still have time to sit down.

Adult entry: €48.00; €51.26 at Llevant
Maximum stay: three hours before scheduled departure
Fast Lane: €11.10, open 24 hours

Which lounge for which module

Palma's gates sit in four modules reached from the central hall, so choose the lounge by module. Non-Schengen flights, the UK's included, board in Module A after passport control: that means Llevant, and Llevant only, because it is the one lounge on that side of the border. Schengen flights can use Valldemossa, Mediterráneo or Mestral. Valldemossa sits in the central hall on Floor 4, a sensible base if the gate has not been announced; Mediterráneo serves Module C and Mestral Module B. The Formentor lounge in Module D is closed for refurbishment, so a D gate means a walk from Mediterráneo or Valldemossa.

Module A, non-Schengen: Llevant, opposite gates A20 and A21
Central hall, Floor 4: Valldemossa
Module B: Mestral
Module C: Mediterráneo
Module D: Formentor, closed for refurbishment

Lounges for families

Yes, and Aena prices them sensibly. Children aged 0 to 5 go in free, those aged 6 to 10 pay €22.20 (€24.55 at Llevant), and from 11 they pay the adult price. Valldemossa, Llevant and Mediterráneo each list a children's area and a nursing room, which makes them the three to choose with small children; Mestral lists neither. Children aged 0 to 5 also go through the Fast Lane free.

Ages 0 to 5: free
Ages 6 to 10: €22.20; €24.55 at Llevant
Children's area and nursing room: Valldemossa, Llevant, Mediterráneo

With Priority Pass

Priority Pass lists Llevant, Valldemossa and Mediterráneo, plus the O'Learys bar in Module A, where a visit becomes €23 off the bill per person. Mestral is not on its list. Priority Pass also gives shorter hours than Aena for two of them: 05:00 to 22:00 at Valldemossa and 05:30 to 22:00 at Mediterráneo, so a member on a late flight should plan on Llevant, which it lists until midnight, or on paying at the door with Aena.

Booking and the small print

Buy on Aena's VIP site, where you give your flight date, time and number. A ticket is for the named lounge only and stays valid for three months from purchase. The stay is up to three hours immediately before your scheduled departure. Aena asks passengers to buy its VIP services only through its own channels.

The full guide: Palma de Mallorca Airport

Questions people ask

Good questions about Palma de Mallorca Airport

How many lounges are there at Palma airport?

Four are open, all run by Aena: Valldemossa on Floor 4 of the central hall, Llevant in Module A, Mediterráneo in Module C and Mestral in Module B. Formentor, in Module D, is closed for refurbishment.

How much is a lounge at Palma airport?

On Aena's VIP site, €48.00 for adults and children aged 11 and over at Valldemossa, Mediterráneo and Mestral, and €51.26 at Llevant. Children aged 6 to 10 pay €22.20, or €24.55 at Llevant, and under-6s go free.

Which lounge do I use for a UK flight from Palma?

Llevant, in Module A after passport control, opposite gates A20 and A21. It is the only lounge for non-Schengen flights, and it is open from 05:00 to 00:00.

Can I use Priority Pass at Palma airport?

Yes, at Llevant, Valldemossa and Mediterráneo, and at O'Learys in Module A for €23 off the bill. Mestral is not on Priority Pass.

Do the Palma lounges have showers?

Valldemossa, Llevant and Mediterráneo list showers. Mestral does not.

How long can I stay in a Palma airport lounge?

Up to three hours immediately before your scheduled departure. If the flight is delayed, Aena's VIP site says the stay can be extended by the length of the delay.

Is there a lounge open early in the morning at Palma?

Valldemossa, Llevant and Mediterráneo open at 05:00 by Aena's hours, and Mestral at 05:30.

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