- 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 Milan to Palermo depart on average 42 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 13 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 887 km distance in 1h 25m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 887 km |
Average flight duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Flights per day 42 |
Direct flights 13 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price on 01 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£81
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
1 h 34 m
Flights on 01 Sept
32
Distance
887 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Milan to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Palermo will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £18.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 32 flights from Milan to Palermo, including 20 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 887 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 40 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.
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FR 4969
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FR 1150
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AZ1765Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £70, while a train costs an average of £118.
Distance: 887 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£84 Average Price | £118 Average Price | £76 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 42m Average total duration 18h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration 19h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Milan to Palermo flights for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FR 1150 | 19:25 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 21:10 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4969 | 20:40 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h40 | 22:20 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U23509 | 21:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 22:55 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1771 | 21:45 Milan Linate Airport | 1h35 | 23:20 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
W46606 | 22:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h50 | 23:50 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2013 · AZ1785 | 7:00 Milan Linate Airport | 4h20 | 11:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
U23505 | 7:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 8:45 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2055 · AZ1785 | 7:30 Milan Linate Airport | 3h50 | 11:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2021 · AZ1785 | 8:00 Milan Linate Airport | 3h20 | 11:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
FR 6149 | 8:05 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h40 | 9:45 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1773 | 8:45 Milan Linate Airport | 1h40 | 10:25 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 1150 | 8:45 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 10:30 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 6451 | 10:05 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h40 | 11:45 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1765 | 12:15 Milan Linate Airport | 1h40 | 13:55 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1787 | 12:30 Milan Linate Airport | 1h30 | 14:00 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2133 · AZ1795 | 13:00 Milan Linate Airport | 5h20 | 18:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
U23503 | 13:05 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 14:50 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
W46604 | 13:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 2h00 | 15:30 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 1015 | 14:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 15:45 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U23605 | 14:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 16:35 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2071 · AZ1795 | 15:00 Milan Linate Airport | 3h20 | 18:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
U23507 | 15:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 17:35 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2059 · AZ1769 | 16:00 Milan Linate Airport | 5h05 | 21:05 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
FR 2289 | 16:55 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h40 | 18:35 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2061 · AZ1769 | 17:00 Milan Linate Airport | 4h05 | 21:05 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2097 · AZ1789 | 18:05 Milan Linate Airport | 4h25 | 22:30 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2097 · AZ1769 | 18:05 Milan Linate Airport | 3h00 | 21:05 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2097 · AZ1783 | 18:05 Milan Linate Airport | 5h00 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
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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
Palermo is the capital of the Sicily region on Northwest Island of Sicily in Italy. The city is famous for its culture, history, architecture, and gastronomy. The city of Palermo has several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is one of the top tourist destinations in Italy and Europe. Trains, rideshare vehicles, private chauffeured vehicles, and flights offer transportation in Palermo. Flights from Milan to Palermo take one hour and 40 minutes to traverse the route. However, connecting flights take above three hours to land in the Falcone Borsellino Airport. Ryanair, Air Italy, easyJet, and Alitalia offer direct flights on this route. They offer an average of 96 flights from Milan to Palermo every week.
Several airlines fly between Milan and Palermo daily. More than 15 direct flights leave Milan for Palermo daily. Some of the airlines offering direct flights between the two cities include easyJet, Ryanair, Alitalia, and Air Italy. Some of the airlines offering connecting flights include Alitalia and Air Italy which have stopovers in Rome. SWISS has stops in Zurich. Connecting flights may take up to three hours 45 minutes or more.
The flight distance between Milan and Palermo is 884 kilometers. Train distance and car distance is longer. A direct flight from Palermo to Milan takes approximately one hour and 40 minutes. However, an indirect flight may take longer depending on the stop made. The travel time could also increase depending on the airline passengers choose. Typically, connecting flights would take more than three hours.
More than five different airlines offer an average of 16 direct flights from Milan to Palermo every day. The flights are spread from early morning, afternoon, and late in the evening. Ryanair and Air Alitalia are popular airlines with direct flights. Besides, there are more than ten connecting airlines with flights from Milan to Palermo totaling to over 96 flights in a week.
Departure airport: Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is located 49 kilometers northwest of the city center. It is the largest airport in the Milan metropolitan area. An advanced railway network serves the airport. Bus services accessing the airport are the Malpensa Bus Express and the Malpensa Shuttle. The Malpensa Express accesses the airport from the Cadorna, Milano Centrale, and Milano Porta Garibaldi stations. The airport is also accessible using a taxi. Some of the facilities in the airport include eateries, boutiques, ATMs, foreign currency exchanges, pharmacies, resting lounges, free WiFi, charging sockets, luggage storage areas, airport hotel rooms, and showers. Long-term and short-term parking spaces are available at the airport.
Arrival airport: Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) is located in Punta Raisi, 35 kilometers from the Palermo city. It is the second-largest airport in Sicily. It is also the seventh busiest airport in Italy. The Punta Raisi Railway station serves the airport. The railway station links the airport to the Palermo Centrale Railway station. Several private bus companies access the airport through the bus station on the outside of the terminal building. The infrastructure at Palermo Airport is friendly to wheelchair users. Facilities in the airport include Bars, restaurants, shops, banking services, ATMs, free WiFi, foreign currency exchanges, a post office, lost and found services, toilets, charging sockets, and resting lounges.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan to Palermo flights use the Milan Linate Airport to Palermo Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Palermo airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Milan Linate Airport is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Linate 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 Milan Linate Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Linate Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Milan Malpensa Airport is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Malpensa 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 both terminals, near check-inas and gates.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport is 1 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio 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 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio 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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