Mallorca in May
May rewards going south: the further down, the warmer the sea and the steadier the weather. Crete and Sicily are already in season while the Adriatic is just waking up. The prize for going early: half the prices and empty beaches.
Mallorca in May: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for May
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
How to get there
Fly to Palma from Prague or Vienna, year round and cheap. Driving works via the Barcelona (7 h) or Valencia ferry, sensible mainly for longer stays with gear. A small rental is enough on the island.
By plane
Nearest airports: PMI. The calculator searches all of them at once, across your whole date window.
By car and ferry
The shortest route is Barcelona → Palma: about 8 h at sea, a car from ~115 € one way.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Mallorca in May?
In May the sea is typically around 20 °C and the air averages 24 °C during the day.
Can you drive to Mallorca?
Yes, with a ferry: the shortest route is Barcelona → Palma, about 8 h at sea and a car from ~115 € one way.