The check-in desk and security checkpoint are the two places where you waste time at an airport. The check-in deadline is set by the airline, not AENA, and with low-cost carriers it is usually stricter than people expect.

Hand luggage. Dimensions and weight are set by each company and vary considerably. What does not change The liquid allowance is as follows: containers of up to 100 ml, all placed inside a one-litre transparent bag, one per passenger. Exceptions are medicines and baby food, which must be declared.

A close-up of Palma: in summer The airport is operating at full capacity, and the security checks and check-in queues are much longer than in the off-season. If you’re flying on a mid-morning flight in July or August, you’ll arrive with plenty of time to spare.