Flying from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport.
Rome and Palermo are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 108 weekly Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 23:45.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your FCO to PMO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport, so getting to Palermo (and then exploring more of Italy!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
ITA Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 85.66% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating FCO to PMO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FCO and PMO include:
Naples International Airport
Florence Airport
Olbia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)
17 € is currently the best price for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport flight. A return flight starts at 30 €. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from FCO to PMO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Finding cheap flights from FCO to PMO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Fiumicino Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you have an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Palermo Airport (PMO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Explore without limits with a Palermo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and find adventure across Palermo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Palermo Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Palermo Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Palermo Airport to the centre of Palermo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Palermo Airport (PMO)
The quietest month for a flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Palermo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Palermo, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FCO to PMO in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 the sights of Palermo. Around 434 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Italy, consider Naples, roughly 322 kilometres north of Palermo. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.