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Compare flight and ferry for Alicante to Palma
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Palma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £91, while a flight costs an average of £197.
Distance: 303 km
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Most popular Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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£197 Average Price | £91 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Palma
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Palma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Palma is a ferry with an average price of £91.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Palma:
A ferry is £106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Palma costing on average £197.
The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Palma is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 21m.
Other travel options to Palma take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 15m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Alicante and Palma including taking a flight and ferry.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.
You'll arrive about 6h 21m sooner (2h 21m by flight vs 8h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £197 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Palma
How to get to Palma from Alicante by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Palma is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- VY1305 · VY3934
13:40 2h50 Alicante Elche Airport 16:30 Palma de Mallorca Airport £142 1 One-way 1 change
Cheapest
- VY1305 · VY3934
13:40 2h50 Alicante Elche Airport 16:30 Palma de Mallorca Airport £142 1 One-way 1 change
Fastest
UX40259:00 0h55 Alicante Elche Airport 9:55 Palma de Mallorca Airport £203 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
Flight
Ferry
- VY1313 · VY3908
17:15 5h00 Alicante Elche Airport 22:15 Palma de Mallorca Airport £143 1 One-way 1 change - VY1303 · VY3922
6:55 5h15 Alicante Elche Airport 12:10 Palma de Mallorca Airport £149 1 One-way 1 change - VY1315 · VY3908
18:30 3h45 Alicante Elche Airport 22:15 Palma de Mallorca Airport £154 1 One-way 1 change
- ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
17:00 5h15 Port of Denia 22:15 Palma (Muelle Viejo) £175 1 One-way 0 changes
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Best day trips from Palma by bus
The most popular day trips by bus from Palma are Soller, Valldemossa, Deià, Alcúdia and Cala d'Or. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Palma on Omio.
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Why visit Alcúdia for the day?
Alcúdia in northern Mallorca is known for its medieval old town, Roman remains and the beaches around Port d’Alcúdia. Historic walls and narrow streets give it a traditional character, while the coast brings an easy-going holiday atmosphere.
Day trip from Palma to Cala d'Or by bus
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FAQs: Alicante to Palma
Travel to Palma easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Palma.
There are 2 options to travel between Alicante and Palma including taking a flight and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Palma is a ferry with an average price of £91.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Palma:
A ferry is £106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Palma costing on average £197.
The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Palma is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 21m.
Other travel options to Palma take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 15m.
The Alicante to Palma distance is approximately 303 km.
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Palma is:
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Palma as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Palma:
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Palma de Mallorca Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Denia and arrive in Palma (Muelle Viejo).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Palma, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Balearia to go to Palma by ferry.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, Ryanair, ITA, CitizenPlane to go to Palma by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to Palma with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct ferries per day with Balearia.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Air Europa, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Palma often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Madrid, Vienna, Paris, Düsseldorf. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palma and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Alicante to Palma, you can choose from several travel options including flight and ferry.
For a well-rounded experience in Palma de Mallorca, spending three to four days is recommended. This allows time to explore the historic Old Town, visit stunning beaches, and enjoy local cuisine.
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