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Airport Lounges at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
PMI has four open VIP lounges across modules A, B and C plus the main terminal - Formentor (Module D) is closed for refurbishment.
Published September 2, 2026 · AI-assisted editorial
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) has four VIP lounges currently open - Sala VIP Llevant (Module A), Sala VIP Mestral (Module B), Sala VIP Mediterraneo (Module C) and Sala VIP Valldemossa (main terminal building) - while the fifth, Sala VIP Formentor in Module D, is closed for refurbishment. Which one is worth using depends entirely on which module your gate is in, because PMI's terminal is long and split into separate boarding areas that are not a quick walk apart.
See the full first-party overview: /global/lounges/pmi-airport-es.
Which lounge is where
PMI's single terminal building splits into boarding modules A through D once you clear security. Walking between modules can take fifteen minutes or more at peak times, so the lounge nearest your gate is the only one worth queuing for unless you have a long layover.
| Lounge | Module | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sala VIP Llevant | Module A | Walk-in (pay at the door); Priority Pass accepted | Serves the non-Schengen boarding area only; a few third-party booking sites list reduced or seasonal hours in winter, so confirm before an off-season flight |
| Sala VIP Mestral | Module B | Walk-in, prepaid online ticket, Priority Pass | Handles both Schengen and non-Schengen departures from Module B |
| Sala VIP Mediterraneo | Module C | Walk-in, prepaid online ticket, Priority Pass | The largest of the four, with showers, a nursing room and kosher, halal and gluten-free catering options |
| Sala VIP Valldemossa | Main terminal building (exact boarding-area position is inconsistently described across sources) | Walk-in, prepaid online ticket, Priority Pass | Aena's own site lists it as "Terminal, Floor 4"; other lounge directories place it airside near the Module B gates - check the Aena app or ask at the terminal on the day |
| Sala VIP Formentor | Module D | Closed | Closed for refurbishment as of Aena's own VIP services page; do not plan a Module D departure around it |
If your boarding pass shows a Module D gate, you will need to visit Mediterraneo (Module C) or Mestral (Module B) before heading to your gate, and budget extra walking time to get there and back.
How to get in
Aena runs all of PMI's lounges directly rather than through an outside operator, and sells access three ways:
- Walk-in at the door. Most lounges will sell you same-day access if there is space, though Llevant in particular has been reported as door-payment-only by independent guides - do not assume you can pre-book it the way you can Mediterraneo or Mestral.
- Prepaid online ticket. Aena's own portal, serviciosvip.aena.es, sells tickets for the open lounges in advance. Officially listed adult walk-in pricing sits around EUR 48 for Mediterraneo, Mestral and Valldemossa, with Llevant priced a little higher; children aged 6 to 10 pay a reduced rate and under-5s go free. Buying directly through Aena avoids the markup that some third-party resellers charge.
- Membership and card programmes. Priority Pass is accepted at all four open lounges, and DragonPass or an airline's own alliance/elite-status access may also apply depending on your ticket and carrier - check your specific programme's PMI listing before you travel, since one of the five lounges is currently unavailable and programme pages are not always updated in real time.
Whichever route you use, Aena's standard rule across its lounge network caps entry to three hours before your scheduled departure (extended to four hours for connecting passengers), and a valid boarding pass is required at the door.
Opening hours and Palma's extreme seasonality
Palma is one of the most seasonal major airports in Europe - a modest regional airport in January, one of the busiest in the Mediterranean by August. That swing affects the lounges as much as anything else at PMI:
- Published hours put Mediterraneo at roughly 05:00 to midnight, Llevant at 05:00 to midnight, Mestral at around 05:30 to 22:00, and Valldemossa at around 05:00 to 22:00 - but these are the kind of hours that get trimmed in the low season when flight schedules thin out.
- Some booking platforms list Llevant specifically as closed through the winter months (roughly November to March), reopening for the summer schedule. This is not confirmed on Aena's own page, so treat it as a possibility to check rather than a certainty, especially if you are flying in the shoulder season.
- Restaurant and shop hours across the terminal are also reduced off-season, so a closed lounge in winter tends to come with fewer backup options nearby than it would in July.
The practical takeaway: if you are travelling outside the June-to-September peak, check the specific lounge's hours for your travel date rather than relying on the headline hours above.
What catches travellers out
- Assuming there is a lounge in every module. There is not, right now - Module D's Formentor lounge is shut for refurbishment, and PMI has not published a reopening date on its VIP services page.
- Underestimating the walk between modules. PMI's boarding areas are spread along a long pier system. If your lounge choice is a different module from your gate, build in real walking time, not the few minutes it might take at a smaller airport.
- Booking a lounge that turns out to be door-payment only. Llevant has been reported by independent guides as accepting payment only on arrival, unlike the others, which also sell prepaid tickets online.
- Traveling off-season and finding shorter hours, or a closed lounge. PMI's low-season schedule is a real thing; a lounge that is open until midnight in August may close earlier, or not open at all on some winter days.
- Overstaying. The three-hour cap before departure is enforced across Aena's lounges; it is not a place to spend a full afternoon before an evening flight.
- Assuming Schengen/non-Schengen status without checking. Llevant sits in the non-Schengen boarding area; the others serve mixed Schengen and non-Schengen traffic, but which side of the border you clear can determine which lounges are even reachable from your gate.
Frequently asked questions
Does every boarding module at PMI have an open lounge? No. Modules A, B and C each have an open lounge (Llevant, Mestral and Mediterraneo respectively), plus Valldemossa in the main terminal building, but Module D's Formentor lounge is closed for refurbishment with no published reopening date.
Can I use Priority Pass at Palma de Mallorca lounges? Yes, Priority Pass is accepted at Llevant, Mestral, Mediterraneo and Valldemossa, subject to space and standard entry rules. Check the Priority Pass app for the current list before you travel, since one of PMI's five lounges is not currently operating.
How much does a walk-in day pass cost? Aena's own pricing lists adult tickets at roughly EUR 48 for Mediterraneo, Mestral and Valldemossa, with Llevant priced somewhat higher, plus a reduced rate for children aged 6 to 10 and free entry for under-5s. Buying through Aena's official portal avoids third-party markups.
Do I need to book a lounge in advance? Not always. Mediterraneo, Mestral and Valldemossa can generally be paid for online in advance or at the door, but Llevant has been reported as door-payment only, so do not assume an advance online pass will work there without checking first.
Are the lounges different between summer and winter? PMI is heavily seasonal, and lounge hours can be shorter in the low season (roughly November to March). Some sources list Llevant as closed altogether outside the summer schedule; confirm hours for your specific travel date rather than relying on standard listings.
What is the maximum stay in a Palma VIP lounge? Aena's standard limit is three hours immediately before your scheduled departure, extended to four hours for passengers in transit. It is designed for a pre-flight pause, not an extended stay.
The bottom line
PMI's lounge situation is straightforward once you know the layout: four of five lounges are open, one per module except Module D, and each is run directly by Aena rather than a third-party operator. Match the lounge to your departure module, buy through Aena's own portal or a card programme you already hold, and double-check hours if you are flying outside the summer peak - Palma's seasonality is real, and a lounge that is wide open in August can run shorter hours, or none at all, in January.
Plan the rest of your departure day, including transfers, with /prepare-for-your-trip, or browse more airport and destination guides in /newsroom.