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Direct flight about 2 h 47

Mallorca from Glasgow

Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·

From Glasgow, a nonstop flight gets you in Mallorca in about 2 h 47. You land at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), 14 miles from the destination, after 1,174 miles of flight.

In Mallorca, the best time for a trip is June to August, with daytime highs up to 30 °C and the sea up to 26 °C.

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Flight time from Glasgow
about 2 h 47
Flight distance GLA to PMI
1,174 miles
Nonstop from GLA
Direct flight
Best time to go
June to August

Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.

Majorca from Glasgow starts with the right flight

A Glasgow to Mallorca holiday gives you direct access to an island made for a clear weekly rhythm. Check live flight options on the page, then choose dates that suit your preferred pace and hotel location. The planning process keeps the flight within the wider journey, so your airport transfer, arrival day and first accommodation remain connected.

Glasgow
GlasgowiPhoto: Alexnantais · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Treat the flight as the start of the holiday rather than a separate booking task. Add your travel party, arrival day and base to the plan, then review the route from home through the airport and onward to your stay.

Travelling with children or a larger group benefits from a simple arrival plan. Keep the first day light, place essential items in hand luggage and arrange onward movement before departure day. HolidayWow can read a description of the trip, draw the journey on a map and keep the flight, transfer and accommodation within one editable itinerary.

Choose Mallorca for the season that matches your holiday

Mallorca works well across much of the year, with July offering the strongest combination of high daytime and night temperatures, warm sea water and low rainfall. Summer suits travellers who want long days for beaches, coastal walks and outdoor meals. August is warmer still, making it a natural choice for a holiday centred on swimming and evening activities.

Palma
PalmaiPhoto: Thomas Wolf , www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons

Spring brings a gentler rhythm. April has daytime temperatures around 18 °C, sea temperatures of 16 °C and nine sunshine hours, while May reaches daytime temperatures around 22 °C with ten sunshine hours. These months are useful for combining Palma, villages and scenic drives without concentrating every day around the beach.

Autumn rewards travellers who enjoy warm sea conditions and a change in pace. September has a sea temperature of 25 °C alongside daytime temperatures around 27 °C, although it is also the wettest month in the climate record. October remains warm for walking and sightseeing, with daytime temperatures around 23 °C and sea temperatures of 22 °C.

Choose Mallorca for the season that matches your holiday
Choose Mallorca for the season that matches your holiday

Use Palma as a flexible first or final base

Palma works well as a first base because it combines an immediate sense of place with easy onward travel around Mallorca. La Seu Cathedral, the waterfront and the old city give you meaningful things to do on the first day. Staying here also works well at the end of the trip, creating a comfortable final evening before the journey home.

Use Palma as a flexible first
Use Palma as a flexible first

A city break format in Palma can follow an unhurried pattern. Spend the arrival day settling in, then walk through the historic centre and along the waterfront on another day. Add a food-focused outing, a museum visit or a gentle coastal excursion. With a balanced pace, each day can include two or three stops without turning the holiday into a constant transfer.

HolidayWOW can place Palma at the start or end of the route and organise days around it. You can move a stop to another date, swap an activity and reduce the pace when the journey from Glasgow leaves everyone tired. The map makes the relationship between the city, the airport journey and the rest of Mallorca clear.

Mallorca from Glasgow

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Mallorca from Glasgow
Mallorca from Glasgow

Airports at the destination

Your nonstop flight from Glasgow lands at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), 14 miles from the destination.

  • PMIPalma de Mallorca Airport14 miles to the destination, about 2 h 47 from GLA, 1,174 miles of flightDirect

Best time to travel in Mallorca

In Mallorca, the best time for a trip is June to August, with daytime highs up to 30 °C and the sea up to 26 °C. The sea reaches 26 °C in August.

Climate by month
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSeptOctNovDec
Day °C141416182226293027231916
Night °C111012141721242522191512
Sea °C151414161822252625221917
Sun h/day5689101212108755
Rain days979774251110119
Climate: NASA POWER 2006 to 2025, sea: NOAA OISST 1991 to 2020. Day and night are average highs and lows, sun in hours per day.

Mallorca through the year

Daytime highs range from 14 °C in January to 30 °C in August. July is the driest with 2 rain days and September the wettest with 11. June brings the most sun, around 12 hours daily.

Mallorca through the year
Mallorca through the year

Swimming season runs through July, August and September; the water tops out at 26 °C in August. Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in May, June, July, August, September and October.

  • January: 14 °C, sea 15 °C, 9 rain days, 5 h of sun
  • February: 14 °C, sea 14 °C, 7 rain days, 6 h of sun
  • March: 16 °C, sea 14 °C, 9 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • April: 18 °C, sea 16 °C, 7 rain days, 9 h of sun
  • May: 22 °C, sea 18 °C, 7 rain days, 10 h of sun
  • June: 26 °C, sea 22 °C, 4 rain days, 12 h of sun
  • July: 29 °C, sea 25 °C, 2 rain days, 12 h of sun
  • August: 30 °C, sea 26 °C, 5 rain days, 10 h of sun
  • September: 27 °C, sea 25 °C, 11 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • October: 23 °C, sea 22 °C, 10 rain days, 7 h of sun
  • November: 19 °C, sea 19 °C, 11 rain days, 5 h of sun
  • December: 16 °C, sea 17 °C, 9 rain days, 5 h of sun

Busy and quiet months in Mallorca

Monthly search volumes put the peak for Mallorca in June and the low point in December.

Busy and quiet months in Mallo
Busy and quiet months in Mallo
Busy and quiet months in Mallorca
Busy and quiet months in Mallorca

A day in Mallorca in May

Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 22 °C, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 17 °C: a cosy restaurant suits the evening.

A day in Mallorca in May
A day in Mallorca in May

What to pack for Mallorca

For August, plan for heat: 30 °C in the day, 25 °C after dark, 5 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.

What to pack for Mallorca
What to pack for Mallorca
  • Light, breathable clothes for the day
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • Swimwear and a beach towel
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A travel adapter for your chargers
What to pack for Mallorca
What to pack for Mallorca

Weather in Mallorca month by month

Nonstop flights in Mallorca from other airports

Besides Glasgow, nonstop flights in Mallorca leave from 8 other airports; the closest to Glasgow is Edinburgh, with a flight time of about 2 h 46.

Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.

Live prices for Mallorca

Every price for Mallorca on this page comes live from a partner, in your currency. Open a card to see today's rate for your dates.

Live prices for Mallorca
Live prices for Mallorca

Build a balanced week across Palma, coast and countryside

A seven-day Mallorca trip works well with a clear split between city time, coast and scenery. Begin in Palma, move to a convenient coastal or countryside base, and return to Palma for the final night. Two bases keep the route understandable while giving you enough freedom to explore different parts of the island.

One possible rhythm places Palma sightseeing on the first full day, a scenic drive on the second and a beach day on the third. Use the fourth day for a coastal town or a walk, then devote the fifth to a slower local outing. Keep the penultimate day for free choice and finish with an evening in Palma before travelling home.

For three days, concentrate on one area rather than crossing the island repeatedly. Palma works well for a short city stay, while a coastal base suits couples and families who want a mixture of beach time and short excursions. The Bank Holiday planner can help connect UK public holidays and leave days, making a longer island trip easier to organise.

Turn your flight search into an editable island plan

Search the live flight options first, then bring the selected journey into HolidayWOW by describing the trip in a sentence or using voice input. The planner identifies Mallorca, the group, the month and the type of pace you want. Dates can be added later, bringing weekdays, live weather and live travel options into each day card.

The plan is built around a map. Each day becomes a route, every stop appears as a pin and each leg shows its travel time. You can drag a stop to another day, exchange a place or make the schedule more relaxed. The plan checker then reorders the day so the route continues logically.

Stays, tours, transport and flights are shown with live partner prices or a button to check the current price. Booking links appear inside the plan in English and pounds. You can also share one link with your group, assign viewing or editing roles, split costs and keep tickets, passports and confirmations in the document vault.

Mallorca from Glasgow: frequently asked questions

How far is Mallorca from Glasgow Airport?

The distance is shown as a live travel token, so the page can reflect the current route information. Use it as context for your journey, while the live flight module displays suitable travel options and current partner prices.

Which months are warmest for a Mallorca holiday from Glasgow?

July and August provide the strongest summer combination, with daytime temperatures around 29 °C and 30 °C and sea temperatures of 25 °C and 26 °C. September remains warm, with daytime temperatures around 27 °C and a sea temperature of 25 °C. Spring and autumn suit sightseeing and walking.

Should I stay in Palma or around the coast?

Palma suits first and final nights, historic sights and travellers who value a straightforward city base. Coastal accommodation suits families and couples who want beach access, swimming and relaxed meals nearby. A two-base week lets you experience both without making every day a long transfer around the island.

Can HolidayWOW organise flights from Glasgow to Mallorca?

Yes. HolidayWOW includes the flight within the wider trip plan and shows live partner flight options or a current price check. The map can connect your home, Glasgow Airport, the flight, the transfer and your first stay, giving you one place to review the complete journey.

Can I edit my Mallorca itinerary after planning it?

Yes. You can move stops between days, swap places and change the pace from relaxed to balanced or packed. The plan checker reorders the changed day. Group members can also open the shared plan, comment, vote and use the same editable view.

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