When is the Palma to Antalya route most turbulent?

Check the monthly chart for exact patterns. Transatlantic and mountain routes are typically roughest in winter (Dec–Mar). Tropical routes peak during monsoon season.

PMI to AYT Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Palma to Antalya flight turbulent?

The PMI–AYT route typically experiences smooth turbulence.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on PMI to AYT?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A320 · Boeing 737, that's rows 10–20. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from PMI to AYT?

The PMI to AYT flight takes approximately 3h 30m, covering 1,528 miles at 35,000 feet.

Is the Palma to Antalya flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Palma · Antalya · 3h 30m

14.4

Turb Score

3h 30m

Duration

1,328 nm

Distance

35,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Smooth

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for PMI–AYT

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About the PMI–AYT route

The Palma to Antalya route is a short European hop covering just 1,528 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 35,000 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 Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 35,000 feet over a distance of 1,528 miles (1,328 nautical miles).

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

Palma to Antalya Flight Time

How long is the flight from PMI to AYT?

3h 30m

Flight Time

1,528 mi

Distance

35,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Airbus A320

Aircraft

The Palma (PMI) to Antalya (AYT) flight takes approximately 3h 30m, covering 1,528 miles (1,328 nautical miles) at 35,000 feet. The route is operated by Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa. Actual flight time may vary by 10–20 minutes depending on wind conditions and routing.

Turbulence levels on PMI–AYT

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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Turbulence by month

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Best seat on PMI–AYT

Airbus A320

Front

Rows 1–9

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 10–20

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 21+

Rougher

Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

Did Palma to Antalya last January and it was genuinely one of the smoothest long-haul flights I've had. Barely any movement the whole way.

Frequent flyer · January

Was nervous about this flight but honestly didn't need to be. Smooth the whole way, the 3h 30m went by fast.

First-time passenger · November

Fly this route pretty regularly for work. Most of the time it's smooth — January was completely fine, not a bump worth mentioning.

Business traveler · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Palma to Antalya flight turbulent?

The PMI–AYT route typically experiences smooth turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 14.4/100.

When is turbulence worst on PMI to AYT?

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 PMI to AYT?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 10–20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from PMI to AYT?

The PMI to AYT flight takes approximately 3h 30m, covering 1,528 miles (1,328 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly PMI to AYT?

The main airlines operating this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.

Data Sources

PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route

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