- Must visit
Galleria Regionale della Sicilia - Palazzo Abatellis
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Flights from Athens to Palermo depart on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 02:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest flight covers the 907 km distance in 1h 45m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 907 km |
Average flight duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Flights per day 19 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 2:30 |
Last flight 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£98
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£434
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 5 m
Flights on 05 Sept
62
Distance
907 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Athens to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Palermo will cost around £434 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £98.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 62 flights from Athens to Palermo, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 907 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
A3678
FR 1199+
FR 4904
AZ717 · AZ1785
AZ721 · AZ1789
AZ721 · AZ1783
A3678
AZ721 · AZ1789
AZ717 · AZ1777
AZ721 · AZ1783
LH1751 · LH1916Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £121 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £121, while a flight costs an average of £121.
Distance: 907 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£121 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 22h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The table below shows live departures for Athens to Palermo flights for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ721 · AZ1783 | 19:30 Athens International Airport | 4h35 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ721 · AZ1789 | 19:30 Athens International Airport | 4h00 | 22:30 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
TK1846 · TK1375 | 22:00 Athens International Airport | 21h40 | 18:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
TK1842 · TK1375 | 4:00 Athens International Airport | 15h40 | 18:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
JU537 · JU416+ FR 1438 | 4:25 Athens International Airport | 15h20 | 18:45 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1757 · LH1914 | 6:00 Athens International Airport | 6h00 | 11:00 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ717 · AZ2016 · AZ1765 | 6:05 Athens International Airport | 7h25 | 12:30 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ717 · AZ1785 | 6:05 Athens International Airport | 6h00 | 11:05 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ717 · AZ1777 | 6:05 Athens International Airport | 4h20 | 9:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1199+ FR 4904 | 6:10 Athens International Airport | 12h25 | 17:35 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1199+ FR 4902 | 6:10 Athens International Airport | 10h25 | 15:35 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1199+ FR 3946 | 6:10 Athens International Airport | 6h10 | 11:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
LX1843+ LX1742 | 6:55 Athens International Airport | 8h10 | 14:05 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
A3102 · A3552+ FR 1438 | 7:00 Athens International Airport | 12h45 | 18:45 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
BA639 · BA622 | 7:25 Athens International Airport | 11h30 | 17:55 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
A3660+ FR 1438 | 7:40 Athens International Airport | 12h05 | 18:45 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
A3104 · A3552+ FR 1438 | 8:00 Athens International Airport | 11h45 | 18:45 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK9190+ TK1375 | 8:00 Athens International Airport | 11h40 | 18:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
TK9190+ TK1373 | 8:00 Athens International Airport | 25h25 | 8:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
A3990+ TK1375 | 8:00 Athens International Airport | 11h40 | 18:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
BA641 · BA622 | 8:25 Athens International Airport | 10h30 | 17:55 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
LX4321+ LX1742 | 8:30 Athens International Airport | 6h35 | 14:05 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
LX4321+ FR 1438+ LX1628 | 8:30 Athens International Airport | 11h15 | 18:45 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
LX4321+ FR 1150+ LX1628 | 8:30 Athens International Airport | 15h35 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5917+ LH1916 | 8:35 Athens International Airport | 9h45 | 17:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
LH5917+ LH9448+ FR 1150 | 8:35 Athens International Airport | 15h30 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1844 · TK1373 | 10:25 Athens International Airport | 23h00 | 8:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
TK1844 · TK1863+ AZ1769 | 10:25 Athens International Airport | 11h40 | 21:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1844 · TK1375 | 10:25 Athens International Airport | 9h15 | 18:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
TK1844 · TK1863+ TK8257 | 10:25 Athens International Airport | 13h05 | 22:30 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1844 · TK1863+ AZ1783 | 10:25 Athens International Airport | 13h40 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1844 · TK1863+ AZ1789 | 10:25 Athens International Airport | 13h05 | 22:30 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1848 · TK1373 | 11:55 Athens International Airport | 21h30 | 8:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
TK1848 · TK1863+ TK8235 | 11:55 Athens International Airport | 12h10 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1848 · TK1375 | 11:55 Athens International Airport | 7h45 | 18:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
TK1848 · TK1863+ AZ1783 | 11:55 Athens International Airport | 12h10 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1848 · TK1863+ AZ1769 | 11:55 Athens International Airport | 10h10 | 21:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1848 · TK1863+ TK8257 | 11:55 Athens International Airport | 11h35 | 22:30 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1848 · TK1863+ AZ1789 | 11:55 Athens International Airport | 11h35 | 22:30 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ719 · AZ1795 | 12:00 Athens International Airport | 7h20 | 18:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ719 · AZ1779 | 12:00 Athens International Airport | 9h10 | 20:10 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
LH1751 · LH1916 | 12:45 Athens International Airport | 5h35 | 17:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
LH1751 · LH1856+ FR 1150 | 12:45 Athens International Airport | 11h20 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK9192+ TK1863+ AZ1769 | 13:00 Athens International Airport | 9h05 | 21:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK9192+ TK1375 | 13:00 Athens International Airport | 6h40 | 18:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
TK9192+ TK1863+ TK8235 | 13:00 Athens International Airport | 11h05 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK9192+ TK1863+ TK8257 | 13:00 Athens International Airport | 10h30 | 22:30 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK9192+ TK1373 | 13:00 Athens International Airport | 20h25 | 8:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
TK9192+ TK1863+ AZ1783 | 13:00 Athens International Airport | 11h05 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
TK9192+ TK1863+ AZ1789 | 13:00 Athens International Airport | 10h30 | 22:30 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ715 · AZ1795 | 13:20 Athens International Airport | 6h00 | 18:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ715 · AZ1769 | 13:20 Athens International Airport | 8h45 | 21:05 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ715 · AZ1779 | 13:20 Athens International Airport | 7h50 | 20:10 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
LX1831 · LX1622+ FR 1150 | 14:05 Athens International Airport | 10h00 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 2 changes | |
LX1831+ LX1744 | 14:05 Athens International Airport | 5h45 | 18:50 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
TK1850 · TK1373 | 15:45 Athens International Airport | 17h40 | 8:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
A3664+ FR 1150 | 16:45 Athens International Airport | 7h20 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
A3678 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 1h45 | 17:45 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Archaeological museum with Greek, Roman and Etruscan finds, coins and sculpture. A strong choice for understanding Sicily’s ancient past.
Modern and contemporary art museum in a restored monastery complex. Visit for Italian art, changing exhibitions and a central historic setting.
Monumental square at the junction of Palermo’s historic main streets. A classic meeting point with theatrical Baroque façades and constant street life.
Elegant square beside Teatro Massimo, popular for strolling and people-watching. A useful base for exploring central Palermo on foot.
Historic market district with layered architecture, lively lanes and everyday city life. Best for atmosphere, street scenes and local character.
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic, especially beloved in Palermo for its hearty, portable character.
Soft sesame-topped roll stuffed with spleen and lung, often with ricotta or caciocavallo. A distinctive Palermo sandwich with deep working-class roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts. It captures Palermo’s Arab-Norman culinary heritage through sweet-savoury flavours.
Traditional restaurant serving Sicilian seafood, pasta and Palermo classics in an elegant but relaxed historic-centre atmosphere.
Historic market stall famed for pane ca meusa and other Palermo street-food staples in a lively, no-frills setting.
Long-established informal spot known for arancine, panelle and other classic rosticceria specialities popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: street food and buses are cheap, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Palermo Aeroporto railway station -> Palermo Centrale, Palermo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Palermo by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Athens to Palermo flights use the Athens International Airport to Palermo Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Athens and Palermo airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Athens International Airport is 4 km from Athens city centre. Public transport options include:
Athens International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 45 minutes. ATMs are located throughout the airport, including arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Athens International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Athens International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Palermo Airport is 2 km from Palermo city centre. Public transport options include:
Palermo Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Palermo Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Palermo Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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