Palma Airport Construction: Taxi Stand Relocated, Terminal D Closed

Due to renovations in the arrivals area, the taxi stand at Palma Airport is being moved. Terminal D will remain closed for about six months — passengers should follow the signage.

Taxi stand at Palma Airport temporarily moved to the left side

If you're traveling from Palma Airport soon: stay calm, pack your bags and follow the signs. Due to construction in the exterior area of the arrivals terminal, airport management has moved the taxi stand at the front zone to the left side. The measure is effective immediately and is intended to make room for the construction crews.

What exactly is happening? The small sign at the entrance may seem inconspicuous, but the traffic routing has changed. Travelers who normally stood directly in front of the central exit now have to walk a few meters to the left. For people with heavy luggage or strollers this means a slightly longer walk, maybe a few extra minutes. Operators announced they will keep the change as brief as possible.

Terminal D is expected to remain closed until April 2026. Among other things, roof work and replacement of the air conditioning and lighting systems are being carried out there. As a result, flights normally handled through Terminal D are temporarily being processed at Terminal C. Arrivals and departures: keep an eye out and read the signs.

On the day of the changeover everything ran fairly orderly. Around 10:30 a.m. a few suitcases were waiting in the new queue, taxi drivers bustled back and forth, and an employee directed passengers with a practiced hand. An older gentleman remarked dryly: “You get used to everything, even new signs.” I couldn't help but smile.

The most important notes for travelers in brief:

Follow the temporary signs to the new taxi stand (left of the main exit).
Terminal D is closed – processing temporarily in Terminal C.
Expect short walks and slightly longer waiting times with luggage.
Alternative: airport buses and ride-sharing services still serve the usual stops.

For people with reduced mobility the airport has announced possible assistance. Anyone who needs support should register this in advance with the airline or airport service. Staff on site can arrange wheelchair or luggage assistance if necessary.

From a traffic management perspective, the relocation is expected to relieve construction traffic and reduce congestion at the forecourt. In the coming weeks it will be closely monitored whether the new solution holds up during morning and evening peaks. Especially during rush hours — roughly between 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. — short queues may continue to form.

If you are picking someone up from the airport: please plan a few extra minutes and, if possible, use designated short-term parking or park-and-ride zones. A local tip: don't park in the driveway but use the nearby visitor car park; the walk is manageable.

The work on the roof and technical systems in Terminal D will take about six months, according to the announcement. Planned reopening: April 2026. Until then, calm, signs and friendly, if slightly stressed, airport staff will be our helpers in the daily hustle.

Finally, a note for taxi drivers and commuters: keep the entrances and exits clear, follow the temporary route and pay attention to the staff coordinating the redirection. A little consideration speeds things up for everyone in the end.

If anything changes — for example an earlier reopening or an extended closure — authorities will communicate it. Until then: arrive, take a few steps to the left and continue on calmly. Don't dash off blindly, or you'll stand before a sign in a sour mood. It's happened to me.