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BCN to PMI Turbulence Forecast

Is the Barcelona to Palma de Mallorca flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Barcelona · Palma de Mallorca · 1h
5.0
Turb Score
1h
Duration
200 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for BCN–PMI

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About the BCN–PMI route

The Barcelona to Palma de Mallorca route is a short European hop covering just 230 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 24,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.

The route is served by Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet on Boeing 737 · Airbus A319 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 24,000 feet over a distance of 230 miles (200 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.

Turbulence levels on BCN–PMI

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly BCN–PMI

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on BCN–PMI

Boeing 737

Front
Rows 1–14
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 15-22
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 23+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Barcelona to Palma de Mallorca flight turbulent?
The BCN–PMI route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 5.0/100.
When is turbulence worst on BCN to PMI?
Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on BCN to PMI?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 737 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 15-22. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from BCN to PMI?
The BCN to PMI flight takes approximately 1h, covering 230 miles (200 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly BCN to PMI?
The main airlines operating this route are Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, flying Boeing 737 · Airbus A319 aircraft.