Black Friday: These airlines offer cheap Mallorca flights — what you need to know

Bargains for the island trip: Black Friday deals at a glance

If you're sitting at Plaça d'Espanya drinking your coffee and looking at the airport (see Viajar barato a Mallorca en invierno: qué aeropuertos fronterizos merecen la pena) thinking "Hey, I could be at the sea tomorrow", you're in luck: Many airlines are rolling out reduced tickets in time for shopping week. For background on carriers, see Antes de las vacaciones: Las aerolíneas que marcaron Mallorca. Not everything is gold, but it's worth a look — especially if you're flexible.

Ryanair: Short and sweet

Ryanair: The Irish low-cost carrier is running a limited promotion that only lasts a few days. If you book early, you can save on certain routes. Typical: discounts on the basic fare, limited seat contingents and travel dates that often fall in the low season. Practical tip: pay close attention at checkout — extras like checked baggage or seat selection are usually not included.

Eurowings: More time to decide

Eurowings: The German airline is offering a slightly longer sale, including offers that can be combined with hotels or rental cars. This can be interesting for families and couples with flexible travel dates. Caution: many bargain fares only apply to certain booking classes. I once booked what seemed like a bargain — in the end the change fee cost more than the flight.

Vueling: Bigger discounts, clear rules

Vueling: The Spanish carrier sometimes has the highest percentage discounts — but often only on selected routes and periods. The savings can be worth it if your travel days are not fixed. Before booking: check refund conditions, change fees, and departure/arrival times. Landing in Palma early in the morning? Great. Late at night? Then plan a taxi slot.

Practical tips for bargain hunters

Flexible dates: If you consider the beginning of the week or late January and February days, prices often drop the most. Booking class: Many discounts apply only to the base fare — extras cost extra. Limited contingents: If you wait too long you'll quickly see "sold out" — read about why so many flights to Mallorca are overbooked.

And one more thing: sometimes Black Week offers start days before the actual Black Friday. So: check the apps from time to time, maybe during a short walk along the Passeig Mallorca — bargain hunting can even be a bit of fun.

Short conclusion: If you're flexible and read the terms and conditions, you can find real savings. If you insist on specific flight times, you often pay extra. As for me, I'm still waiting for a spontaneous day trip — coffee to go, and then off to the beach — for less than I expected.