Cheap Flights from Palma to Amsterdam: The 2026 Guide
Amsterdam is one of Mallorcans’ favourite escapes: world-class museums, canals straight out of a Golden Age painting and a cultural scene that never sits still. The good news is that the Palma–Amsterdam connection is one of the most competitive in the Mediterranean, with several low-cost airlines fighting over the same passenger. Here’s how to find cheap flights Palma to Amsterdam without leaving the saving to luck.
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Palma to Amsterdam at a glance
| Direct flight time | ~2h 40m |
| Distance | ~1,450 km (901 miles) |
| Departure airport | Palma de Mallorca (PMI) |
| Arrival airport | Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) |
| Direct airlines | Transavia, easyJet, Vueling, KLM |
| Cheapest months | January, February, November |
| Cheapest days to fly | Tuesday and Wednesday |
How long is the flight from Palma to Amsterdam?
A direct Palma–Amsterdam flight takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. Every airline on the route lands at Schiphol, so there are no secondary-airport games at the destination — what you see is what you get. Connecting itineraries via Barcelona or Madrid push the total to 4–6 hours, which here almost never pays for itself.
Airlines flying Palma to Amsterdam
- Transavia — the low-cost arm of the Air France–KLM group and the specialist on Netherlands–Balearics routes. It flies year-round with several weekly frequencies and often has the tightest fares with cabin baggage included.
- easyJet — competes hard on this route with very low fares when you book early.
- Vueling — connects Palma and Amsterdam, occasionally with strikingly cheap basic fares if you travel light.
- KLM — the Dutch network carrier, with convenient schedules and a better onboard product; usually the priciest option, but it appears in promotions.
Since the cheapest airline changes with the season, compare all Palma–Amsterdam fares in one search rather than guessing.
The airports: Palma and Schiphol
Palma (PMI) is a strongly seasonal airport: in summer it fills with tourist flights and queues can stretch — arrive two hours ahead between June and August. It’s 8 km from the city, with the A1 bus line covering the trip in 20–30 minutes.
Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) is one of Europe’s best-connected airports: the train station sits directly beneath the terminal, with trains to Amsterdam Centraal in about 15 minutes, departing every few minutes and costing around $5. Forget expensive transfers — this is as easy as airport-to-city gets.
When to fly: the cheapest (and priciest) months
- Most expensive: July and August, April (tulip season and Easter) and Dutch holiday long weekends. Fares also rise in October when Amsterdam’s trade fairs fill the city’s hotels.
- Cheapest: January, February and November. The Dutch winter is cold and grey (2–7 °C), but the museums, brown cafés and occasionally snow-dusted canals have a charm of their own — and hotel rates halve.
- Sweet spot: March–May (spring and the Keukenhof gardens) and September: good weather at moderate prices if you book 6–8 weeks ahead.
As an indicative reference, low-season round trips start from $60–100 with cabin baggage; in summer or tulip week, fares clear $185. Prices verified on public flight search engines and official airline sites — always check live fares before booking.
Five money-saving tips for this route
- Book 6–10 weeks ahead. Dutch sun-seekers fill these flights fast, and fares climb as seats go.
- Fly Tuesday or Wednesday — weekends are expensive in both directions.
- Mind low-cost baggage rules. Transavia and easyJet charge separately for checked bags; compare the total against a KLM fare that includes one.
- Consider November. It’s the quietest, cheapest month, with empty museums and cosy cafĂ©s.
- Buy the Schiphol train ticket at the station machines or with a contactless card directly at the gate — it’s the fastest and cheapest way into the city (~$5).
FAQ
Are there direct flights from Palma to Amsterdam? Yes: Transavia, easyJet, Vueling and KLM all fly the route directly, with more frequencies from April to October.
How long is the flight from Palma to Amsterdam? About 2 hours 40 minutes direct to Schiphol.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam from Palma? January and February, followed by November. Avoid April if you’re hunting bargains (tulip season).
How do I get from Schiphol to central Amsterdam? Direct train from Schiphol’s underground station to Amsterdam Centraal in about 15 minutes, running every 10–15 minutes.
Do I need a passport to travel to the Netherlands? The Netherlands is in the Schengen Area, so a valid national ID card suffices for most EU citizens.
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