Cheap flights to Palermo

Palermo

Palermo is a major city in the Italian region of Sicily. The island lies to the South-West of the Italian mainland, and is renowned for its rich culinary offerings. It is a historical city, which has been influenced over the centuries by Ancient Greeks, Arabians and of course the Romans. On the island of Sicily there exists three well preserved Greek Temples, with various travel companies offering excursions to and between them. Nestling Palermo is the famous Mount Pellegrino, from which the Pellegrino water is sourced. An inexpensive bus ride will take you up to the Santa Maria della Catena church, which itself is constructed into the rock face. Of course, no trip to Sicily would be complete without indulging in the local food. The simplicity and pure flavours of Sicilian food is what makes it world-renowned, and the use of pistachios is an Arabian influence that is unbeatable. The Godfather movies were set in and around Palermo- the featured Teatro Massimo in the heart of the city is a decadent opera house, although it may be necessary to book show tickets in advance.

Flights to Palermo

Affordable flights from the UK to the Sicilian capital of Palermo make it a popular holiday destination at any time of year. Palermo is a major port, dating back 2,700 years to the Phoenician period, and visitors can take ferries to a number of destinations, including the Aeolian Islands, Naples and Genoa. The only airport serving Palermo is Falcone Borsellino, which was previously called Punta Raisi Airport.

How to Get to Palmero by Plane

Palermo is serviced by two main airports. Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) offers both domestic and international flights and is approximately 32 km from Palermo city centre. It has a train link direct to the central station within the city and trains run every 30 minutes. Return tickets for up to a week can be purchased, and the ticket machines offer various European and World languages. Some of the major airlines operating from this airport include easyJet, Air Berlin, Meridiana Fly, Ryanair, and Wind Jet. Flights can be taken from the three London airports (Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport & Stansted Airport) as well as Birmingham Airport, Manchester Airport, Glasgow Airport and most other international airports. The next closest airport is Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (TPS), which is at the other end of Sicily and approximately 110 km from Palermo.

Which is the main airport in Palermo?

Falcone Borsellino, or simply Palermo Airport, is the only airport in the Palermo area and located about 22 miles away from the city. The main Sicilian airport is Catania-Fontarossa, located on the other side of the island, approximately 130 miles from Palermo. British Airways and easyJet offer UK origin flights into Palermo airport on a regular basis.

Which airlines offer flights to Palermo?

Palermo is the second largest airport in Sicily, with direct flights operated by British Airways from Heathrow Airport. Other UK-based airlines offering regular flights to Palermo include Ryanair from Stansted and easyJet from Gatwick. Seasonal flights are also available from London Luton, Manchester, Dublin and Liverpool. The distance from London to Palermo is around 1,100 miles, and direct flights take approximately two hours 50 minutes. Lots more airlines offer flights to Palermo from Europe and international destinations, so it is possible to book indirect flights at any time of year.

Why travel by plane to Palermo?

There are so many reasons to visit the enchanting city of Palermo in Italy, but UK travellers will be particularly interested to learn that affordable, direct flights are available throughout the year along with enhanced seasonal flights during peak summer months – the alternative of reaching mainland Europe by bus, car or train and making the onward journey to this destination would mean a lot of planning and lengthy journey times . Palermo is a beautiful and historic visitor destination, offering lots of opportunities for holidaymakers to tour Sicily, visit Pompeii and Etna or charter a boat to explore the delightful Aeolian Islands.

Before you travel to Palermo by plane - good to know!

Passengers flying into Palermo Airport can transfer to the city easily from the railway station located in the airport terminal. Trains run every 30 minutes from the early morning until around 10 p.m. at night. A variety of local buses also provide services to Palermo and other local destinations, such as Messina and Catania. One insider tip for any Palermo visit is to spend time at some of the historic street markets and try out the amazing Palermo street foods.