One of key factors when living in Alcudia is knowing real travel times to airport, Palma and other towns. This practical guide gives exact times by season, tips to avoid traffic jams and alternative routes.
From Alcudia to Palma Airport
Low season (November-April)
- Route: Ma-13 via Inca (free motorway)
- Distance: 62 km
- Time: 45-50 minutes without traffic
- Best time: Any (little traffic all day)
High season (May-October)
- Estimated time: 50-70 minutes
- Conflict points: Inca roundabout (7:30-9:00h), airport access (flight peaks)
- Tip: Leave with 90 min margin if important flight
Alternative route (avoid jams)
- Via Ma-3440 and Ma-3020: Through Campanet and Binissalem
- Time: +10 min but avoid Inca
- Landscape: Prettier, cross wine region
From Alcudia to Palma center
Low season
- Distance: 58 km
- Time: 45-55 minutes
- Parking: Easy to find central space
High season
- Time: 55-80 minutes (Palma access traffic)
- Parking: Difficult center, use underground parking (Parc de la Mar, Plaza Mayor)
- Alternative: Inca-Palma train (change at Inca, +30 min total but no stress)
Times to other key locations
From Alcudia to...
- Pollença center: 10 min (8 km)
- Port de Pollença: 15 min (12 km)
- Sóller: 40 min (45 km) - mountain road
- Artà: 35 min (40 km)
- Manacor: 45 min (50 km)
- Valldemossa: 50 min (55 km)
- Andratx (southwest): 75 min (85 km)
Public transport from Alcudia
Bus to airport
- Line: 351 (Port d'Alcudia - Airport)
- Time: 90 minutes
- Frequency: 4-6 times/day (more in summer)
- Price: ~€7 journey
- Tip: Unpractical with luggage, better taxi/rental car
Bus to Palma
- Line: 351 also goes to Palma
- Time: 75-90 minutes (many stops)
- Frequency: Approx. every hour
- Price: ~€6 journey
Train (indirect option)
- From: Sa Pobla (15 min drive from Alcudia)
- To Palma: 50 min train
- Frequency: Every hour
- Price: ~€4 journey
- Advantage: Avoid traffic, nice landscape
Taxi and VTC
Indicative prices from Alcudia
- To airport: €70-90
- To Palma center: €65-80
- To Pollença: €15-20
- VTC (Uber/Cabify): Limited in Mallorca, mainly Palma
Car rental
Options in Alcudia
- Local companies: 3-4 agencies in Port d'Alcudia
- Price per day (low season): €25-40/day (medium car)
- Price per week (summer): €350-500/week
- Tip: Book months in advance in summer (scarcity)
Useful apps and tools
- Google Maps: Real-time times, traffic alerts
- Waze: Alternative routes if jam
- TIB (public transport): Official app for Mallorca bus schedules
- Palma Airport: App for flight status, parking
Resident tips
- Avoid Friday afternoon (15:00-20:00h): Palma-Alcudia collapses (tourist weekend)
- Sundays better: Almost no traffic any destination
- Flight schedule change: Summer last flight ~23:00h, winter ~21:00h (calculate times)
- Airport parking: €12-15/day (Express best value for money)
Do you need car living in Alcudia?
You can do without if...
- You live in Port d'Alcudia or Alcudia town (walkable services)
- You don't leave area much
- You use taxi/VTC for airport (occasional)
You need car if...
- You live in residential development (Alcanada, Bonaire, Es Barcarès)
- You want to explore island
- You need mobility for large shopping
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