Flying from Alghero Sardinia Airport (AHO) to Palermo Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Alghero Sardinia Airport to Palermo Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Alghero Sardinia and Palermo share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AHO to PMO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Palermo (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Alghero Sardinia Airport to Palermo Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating AHO to PMO flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alghero Sardinia Airport to Palermo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AHO and PMO:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Linate Airport
Naples International Airport
Handy information about Alghero Sardinia Airport (AHO)
89% of flights leaving Alghero Sardinia Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of AHO.
Alghero Sardinia Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Alghero Sardinia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Alghero Sardinia Airport to Palermo Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near AHO:
Arriving at Palermo Airport (PMO)
If you're landing on a late Alghero Sardinia Airport to Palermo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near PMO:
Explore without limits with a Palermo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and venture far and wide through Palermo and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Palermo Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Palermo Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Palermo Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Palermo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Palermo Airport (PMO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Alghero Sardinia Airport to Palermo Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Palermo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Alghero Sardinia Airport to Palermo Airport for July if you want to go to Palermo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AHO to PMO in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Palermo. Around 434 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Italy, head for Naples, roughly 322 kilometres north of Palermo. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are among its highlights.