Is Palma airport in Mallorca open as island hit by storm, have flights been delayed?

Five hours ago, the Facebook group I ♥️Mallorca issued an update and wrote: “This morning in Mallorca turned from calm to chaos within moments. What began as soft rain quickly exploded into a full tropical storm.

“The sky over Palma darkened, thunder rolled like an earthquake, and lightning cracked across the bay. Streets are now rivers, cars push through waves of water, and umbrellas flip in the wind. Locals and tourists watch in disbelief as one of the strongest storms of 2025 hits the island live.

“Our video captures the raw power of Mallorca’s weather — flooding in Palma, heavy rain along Playa de Palma, and storm clouds racing over the sea. Watch how fast paradise can turn wild.”

In response to the video, one person wrote: “Sorry, but could it be that the writer of the introduction got a little carried away? Yes, it's raining, yes, maybe even heavier in some places... but you're light-years away from the end of the world. What's wrong with you people if I'm already freaking out over "heavy-heavy rain"?

According to the Majorca Daily Bulletin “Palma airport reported a dozen delays and one cancellation due to the storm. The rain and storms affecting Mallorca since early Thursday morning have caused traffic jams and slow traffic in several parts of the island. According to information provided by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), the most complicated situation has been on the Palma ring road, which is experiencing traffic jams in both directions.”

Last month, NationalWorld reported that Palma de Mallorca Airport will begin operating the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), a major digital upgrade to border control for non-EU visitors entering or leaving the Schengen Area, from November 19, 2025. The change forms part of an EU-wide initiative designed to replace manual passport stamping with a modern, biometric system that records each traveller’s entry and exit electronically.