Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palermo Airport (PMO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Palermo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Palermo's timezone is UTC+1, making Palermo one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of five weekly London Heathrow Airport to Palermo Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 15:05.
To ensure you catch your LHR to PMO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Palermo (and maybe even some other great corners of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Palermo Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates LHR to PMO flights. A dependable 84.21% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Palermo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and PMO:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Linate Airport
Perugia Santegidio Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Palermo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Palermo Airport (PMO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Palermo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Palermo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and explore beyond Palermo's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Palermo Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Palermo Airport (PMO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Palermo Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Palermo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Palermo is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Palermo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR 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
You've seen Palermo, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Journey about 434 kilometres north to Rome to tick off its leading sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Naples is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 322 kilometres north of Palermo. No journey is complete without experiencing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.