Journey information
Overview: Milan to Palermo flight
Flights from Milan to Palermo depart on average 49 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 13 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 887 km distance in 1h 35m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 887 km |
Average flight duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Flights per day 49 |
Direct flights 13 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
Cheapest month to travel February |
First flight 00:15 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Milan to Palermo
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Flights per day
38
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 £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £108.
Of the 38 flights that leave Milan for Palermo every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 887 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 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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Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Milan to Palermo
Omio 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 prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £56, and a flight costs an average of £16.
Distance: 887 km
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£111 Average Price | £109 Average Price | £81 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration 15h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 38m Average total duration 20h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 14m Average total duration 20h 14m 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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Live departures
Milan to Palermo flight times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Palermo flights for today, Tuesday 3 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 1028 | 19:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 21:35 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2125 · AZ1777 | 20:30 Milan Linate Airport | 11h50 | 08:20 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2125 · AZ1785 | 20:30 Milan Linate Airport | 14h10 | 10:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2125 · AZ1781 | 20:30 Milan Linate Airport | 17h00 | 13:30 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ1771 | 21:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1h35 | 22:35 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2013 · AZ1781 | 05:30 Milan Linate Airport | 8h00 | 13:30 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2013 · AZ1785 | 05:30 Milan Linate Airport | 5h10 | 10:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
U23501 | 06:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 07:45 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XZ2715+ XZ2020 | 06:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 10h30 | 16:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
XZ2711+ XZ2020 | 06:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 3h30 | 09:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2021 · AZ1795 | 06:30 Milan Linate Airport | 10h55 | 17:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2021 · AZ1785 | 06:30 Milan Linate Airport | 4h10 | 10:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2021 · AZ1781 | 06:30 Milan Linate Airport | 7h00 | 13:30 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ1773 | 06:40 Milan Linate Airport | 1h40 | 08:20 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 1028 | 07:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 08:45 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4969 | 07:05 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h40 | 08:45 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2055 · AZ1781 | 07:30 Milan Linate Airport | 6h00 | 13:30 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2055 · AZ1795 | 07:30 Milan Linate Airport | 9h55 | 17:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2055 · AZ1785 | 07:30 Milan Linate Airport | 3h10 | 10:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2029 · AZ1795 | 08:30 Milan Linate Airport | 8h55 | 17:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2029 · AZ1781 | 08:30 Milan Linate Airport | 5h00 | 13:30 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2045 · AZ1781 | 09:30 Milan Linate Airport | 4h00 | 13:30 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2045 · AZ1795 | 09:30 Milan Linate Airport | 7h55 | 17:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ1765 | 10:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1h35 | 11:35 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U23507 | 11:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h40 | 13:10 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2133 · AZ1783 | 12:00 Milan Linate Airport | 10h00 | 22:00 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2133 · AZ1795 | 12:00 Milan Linate Airport | 5h25 | 17:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
XZ2717+ XZ2022 | 12:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 9h00 | 21:50 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
XZ2715+ XZ2022 | 12:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 3h50 | 16:40 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
FR 6149 | 13:35 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h40 | 15:15 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2071 · AZ1795 | 14:00 Milan Linate Airport | 3h25 | 17:25 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2071 · AZ1783 | 14:00 Milan Linate Airport | 8h00 | 22:00 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2059 · AZ1783 | 15:00 Milan Linate Airport | 7h00 | 22:00 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2061 · AZ1783 | 16:00 Milan Linate Airport | 6h00 | 22:00 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ1787 | 16:55 Milan Linate Airport | 1h35 | 18:30 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2097 · AZ1783 | 17:00 Milan Linate Airport | 5h00 | 22:00 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
XZ2717+ XZ2024 | 17:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h10 | 21:50 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1015 | 18:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 19:45 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U23509 | 18:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 20:15 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Milan to Palermo Flights: An Overview
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.
Which airlines fly from Milan and Palermo?
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.
How long is the flight from Milan to Palermo?
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.
How many flights are there from Milan to Palermo?
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.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Milan to Palermo?
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.
FAQs: Milan to Palermo flights
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Palermo
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including Duty-Free and WHSmith, located in the departures area.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3 lots, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounge available, Sala Leonardo Lounge, access with membership or fee.
- Located in the arrivals area, near baggage claim.
- Bus 73
- Bus X73
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in both terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands like Gucci and Prada.
- Parking available at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in Terminal 1, including Sala Montale and Club SEA.
- Located in both terminals, near baggage claim.
- Train: Malpensa Express
- Bus: Terravision, Autostradale, Malpensa Shuttle
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and fashion stores, located in the departures area.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounge available, with access for a fee or membership.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Bus: Line 1, Line 5
- Train: NA
- Metro: NA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the departures area, including duty-free and local products.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- No
- Lounge available in the departures area.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Bus: Prestia e Comandè
- Train: Trinacria Express
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