Palma

Palma is a municipality in the Balearic Islands of Spain. It serves as a primary destination for regular Air Nostrum flights from Andorra-la Seu d'Urgell Airport, alongside Madrid routes, supporting tourism and ski season travel. The airport recorded significant passenger growth, including 19,160 passengers in 2025 driven by twice-weekly Palma flights and 6,690 passengers on the Andorra-Palma route in the 2025-2026 winter season. Officials scheduled a contract review for these routes amid service disruptions. Palma hosts activities for RCD Mallorca football club, such as medical examinations for player transfers.

Key Points

• Palma is a municipality in the Balearic Islands of Spain, serving as a key destination for air routes from Andorra-la Seu d'Urgell Airport.
• Palma features prominently in regular flights operated by Air Nostrum from Andorra-la Seu Airport to Madrid and Palma, supporting tourism and ski season travel.
• Josep Cerdà arrived in Palma on August 7, 2026, to complete a medical examination for his €2.5 million transfer from FC Andorra to RCD Mallorca.
• Palma connects via Air Nostrum flights to Andorra-la Seu Airport alongside Madrid routes, with ongoing contract reviews due to service disruptions.
• This Palma refers to the city in Mallorca, Balearic Islands, known for airport connectivity and as host for RCD Mallorca football club activities.

Timeline

1. 2026-08-07

   Cerdà Transfer Medical in Palma

   Footballer Josep Cerdà arrived in Palma for a medical ahead of his €2.5 million-plus transfer from FC Andorra to RCD Mallorca.

   Josep Cerdà Arrives in Palma for Mallorca Medical in €2M+ Andorra Transfer
2. 2026-06-10

   Air Contract Review for Palma Routes

   Andorran officials scheduled a July meeting to review Air Nostrum's contract for Madrid and Palma routes amid prior disruptions.

   Andorra to Decide Air Nostrum Contract in July Amid Flight Disruptions
3. 2026-04-18

   Winter Passenger Growth on Palma Route

   Andorra-Palma flights carried 6,690 passengers in the Dec-Apr winter season, a 10.8% rise boosted by ski demand without subsidies.

   Andorra-Palma Flights See 10.8% Passenger Rise to 6,690 in Winter Season
4. 2026-01-10

   Weather Diverts Palma Flights

   Severe weather including heavy snow and winds diverted flights from Palma and Madrid to Lleida-Alguaire at Andorra-la Seu Airport.

   Severe Weather Diverts All Flights at Andorra–La Seu Airport
5. 2025-12-01

   Airport Passenger Record Driven by Palma Flights

   Andorra-la Seu d'Urgell Airport recorded 19,160 passengers in 2025, driven by twice-weekly Air Nostrum flights to Palma that contributed to an 18% passenger surge.

   Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport Hits Record 19,160 Passengers in 2025Andorra-la Seu Airport Hits 19,160 Passengers in 2025, Surpassing Larger Spanish Airports

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