Palma Airport to El Arenal Transfer & Private Taxi





Palma Airport (PMI) → El Arenal

From the airport to El Arenal: a short transfer to several hotel areas

S'Arenal is about 9–10 km from PMI and the drive usually takes 10–15 minutes. The drop-off may be on the seafront, in the centre of S'Arenal, in Son Verí or at a hotel towards Playa de Palma, so Zonetransfers books it to the exact accommodation.

≈ 9–10 kmFrom PMI
10–15 minTypical drive
Ma-19Main access from the airport
Bay of PalmaEastern end of Playa de Palma

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The Ma-19 takes you to S'Arenal without crossing Palma

The route leaves the airport heading east on the Ma-19, signposted for Platja de Palma and Santanyí. For hotels in S'Arenal, the exits from this road lead down to the coast.

On this route, the last few minutes are what matter

On such a short trip, time differences do not come from crossing the island but from the access to each hotel. A beachfront hotel, one in Son Verí and another at the Playa de Palma end do not finish in the same place.

whala!beach, for example, gives access from PMI via the Ma-19 and exit 13 towards s'Arenal/Cala Blava, while HM Ayron Park uses exit 11 for its location in the Playa de Palma sector.

Are El Arenal and Playa de Palma the same place?

They run into each other but are not the same drop-off. S'Arenal is the eastern end of Playa de Palma and has its own landmarks: the marina, Son Verí and S'Arenal beach.

Seafront

S'Arenal beach

The sector tied most closely to the promenade, with many hotels, restaurants and apartments near the sand.

Centre

S'Arenal

The town extends into inner streets. The S'Arenal tourist office is on Carrer dels Trencadors, in the municipality of Llucmajor.

East

Son Verí

Continues along the Llucmajor coast, beyond the harbour area of S'Arenal for anyone coming from Playa de Palma.

Do not treat Can Pastilla, Playa de Palma and El Arenal as synonyms

They belong to the same resort corridor on the Bay of Palma, but kilometres apart. For a transfer, the full hotel name beats a broad label such as "Playa de Palma".

What a short private transfer gives you

On a 10–15 minute route, the benefit is in the details: no wait on arrival, a known fare and a drop-off at the right exit and door.

Arrivals

A driver already waiting

Your driver is in the arrivals hall with your name when you come through with your bags.

Price

Agreed before you land

The fare for your hotel and party is fixed when you book, whatever the time of arrival.

Access

The right Ma-19 exit

Exit 13 for central S'Arenal and Cala Blava, exit 11 for the Playa de Palma end: the driver takes the one for your hotel.

Hotels in El Arenal where the exact establishment matters

Hotels are split between the front line, the inner streets and Son Verí, and these locations can use different Ma-19 exits.

Front line

whala!beach

At Calle Miramar 1, S'Arenal. The hotel gives access from PMI via the Ma-19 and exit 13 towards s'Arenal/Cala Blava.

Son Verí

HSM Son Verí

At Av. d'Europa 3, listed in Llucmajor's official tourist directory, towards the eastern side of S'Arenal.

Playa de Palma boundary

HM Ayron Park

At Calle Trasimeno 7, in Playa de Palma very close to S'Arenal. The hotel puts the airport about 12 minutes away and uses exit 11 of the Ma-19.

Harbour, promenade and leisure spots that place each area

Sea

Club Nàutic Arenal

The marina is one of the main geographic markers of the town, next to the Son Verí side of the coast.

Beach

S'Arenal beach

The sand and its promenade form the town's main tourist axis and continue towards Playa de Palma.

Leisure

Aqualand El Arenal

The water park is listed by Llucmajor's official tourist information as one of S'Arenal's attractions.

Coast

Caló de Sant Antoni

On the Llucmajor coastline, where the town gives way to the Cala Blava shore.

Bay of Palma

Playa de Palma

Continues west from S'Arenal and is full of hotels; a hotel on this strip may be several kilometres before El Arenal.

East

Cala Blava

Beyond S'Arenal on the Llucmajor coast, a different drop-off even though it shares the Ma-19 access.

When should the car collect you for your flight?

Count back from your departure time: 2 h 15 min for a Spanish or Schengen flight, 2 h 45 min for the UK, Ireland or another non-Schengen country. That is the time Zonetransfers sets for the pick-up in El Arenal.

Return pick-up from El Arenal to Palma Airport
Flight type We collect you
Spain or Schengen area 2 h 15 min
Outside Schengen (UK, Ireland, US…) 2 h 45 min

With the airport so near, the time mainly reflects your airline's check-in and security margin; on summer mornings the Ma-19 can be slow at the airport junction.

El Arenal transfer: questions and answers

How long is the transfer from Palma Airport to El Arenal?

About 10 to 15 minutes for some 9–10 km along the Ma-19, without crossing Palma.

Is El Arenal the same as Playa de Palma?

No. S'Arenal is the eastern end of Playa de Palma, with its own marina, beach and the Son Verí area; hotels on Playa de Palma can be several kilometres before it. Give the hotel name.

Which Ma-19 exit is used for hotels in S'Arenal?

It depends on the hotel: exit 13 towards s'Arenal and Cala Blava serves central and beachfront S'Arenal, while exit 11 serves the Playa de Palma end. The driver chooses it from your address.

Can you carry bikes, golf bags or extra luggage to El Arenal?

Yes, if they are declared when booking. Palma Airport has a belt for oversized items, so allow a few minutes to collect them; we assign a vehicle with enough room.

Can I cancel my El Arenal transfer free of charge?

Yes. Transfers by car or minivan can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before the pick-up; minibus and coach bookings up to 96 hours before.

Your private transfer to El Arenal, booked with Zonetransfers

Choose Palma Airport as the starting point and your exact address in El Arenal as the destination: the fare is fixed in advance. Questions before booking? We answer on WhatsApp.

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