Dense Morning Fog Grounds Palma de Mallorca Airport – Over 20 Flights Delayed

Dense morning fog slows Palma air traffic

In the early Tuesday morning, thick fog caused noticeable disruptions at Palma Airport. Travelers who were traveling between about 6:30 and 9:00 a.m. had to wait longer in some cases: initial reports indicated more than twenty flights were affected, with some aircraft taking off with noticeable delays or landing later than planned.

Why delays occurred

With poor visibility, the airport enforces special safety distances. That means fewer movements per hour, more time between takeoffs and landings, and additional monitoring by controllers. The airport operator Aena reported that these measures were active until visibility improved.

I was at the taxi stand in front of Terminal B this morning — the mood was calm, but many mobile screens showed blinking flight updates. An older traveler half-joked: “Mallorca reveals its mystical side today.” Nevertheless, for commuters and those with connections, it can be nerve-wracking.

Tips for those affected

If you are flying today: repeatedly check your flight status on the website or in the airline app, allow extra time, and contact the airline for connecting flights. If nothing changes at the gate, a quick look at the boards or a chat with ground staff often helps — sometimes there are alternative connections or rebookings.

Autumn weather to plan for

Such fog banks are not unusual on Mallorca in autumn. Cool nights and moist air from the inland meet still mild daytime temperatures — that’s the fog recipe. According to Aena, the situation is expected to ease over the course of the day, yet local weather hiccups can still bring short-term changes.

For those traveling in the coming days: a bit of buffer is sensible. And if you end up lingering at the airport today — coffee at the terminal is expensive, but often the best companion for endless flight updates.