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Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Flights from Palermo to Rome depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 14 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 427 km distance in 1h 10m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 427 km |
Average flight duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 14 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£116
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£245
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
1 h 10 m
Flights on 30 Aug
21
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Palermo to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Rome will cost around £245 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £116.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 21 flights from Palermo to Rome, including 15 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 427 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 10 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.
FR 4901
XZ2710
W46252
W46256
XZ2716
AZ1782
AZ1780
AZ1784
XZ2710
XZ2712Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 427 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price | £74 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
7h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 19m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Rome flights for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 5841 | 21:20 Palermo Airport | 1h15 | 22:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
W46256 | 22:25 Palermo Airport | 1h10 | 23:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
FR 4901 | 6:20 Palermo Airport | 1h15 | 7:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XZ2710 | 7:10 Palermo Airport | 1h10 | 8:20 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
W46252 | 7:45 Palermo Airport | 1h10 | 8:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LG578 · LG6557 | 9:05 Palermo Airport | 6h15 | 15:20 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
VY6603 · VY6104 | 9:35 Palermo Airport | 7h35 | 17:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
VY6603 · VY6102 | 9:35 Palermo Airport | 11h50 | 21:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
VY6603 · VY6110 | 9:35 Palermo Airport | 10h30 | 20:05 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
VY6603 · VY6108 | 9:35 Palermo Airport | 4h55 | 14:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
FR 4903 | 9:40 Palermo Airport | 1h15 | 10:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1782 | 9:50 Palermo Airport | 1h10 | 11:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1784 | 12:20 Palermo Airport | 1h10 | 13:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XZ2712 | 16:00 Palermo Airport | 1h10 | 17:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
W46254 | 16:40 Palermo Airport | 1h10 | 17:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 3947 | 16:55 Palermo Airport | 1h15 | 18:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4907 | 18:00 Palermo Airport | 1h15 | 19:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1794 | 19:05 Palermo Airport | 1h15 | 20:20 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
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Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
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Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport -> Roma Termini
In ancient times Sicily was a province of the Roman empire, a distant southern outpost remote from the imperial capital. These days, direct flights from Palermo to Rome mean that business travelers or vacationers heading to the capital from the island can make the journey in just over an hour, a fast alternative to lengthy ferry and rail trips across southern Italy. Direct flights are available seven days a week, with the national carrier and a budget airline. Departure times include morning, afternoon and evening services. Additional indirect connections are also available with one change en route at Milan, increasing the daily options for flights from Palermo to Rome.
The Italian national carrier Alitalia offers daily direct flights from Palermo to Rome Fiumicino Airport. In addition, Irish budget airline Ryanair provides frequent daily direct flights on the same route. This is a short domestic flight and most indirect connections are not a practical consideration, but Meridiana and Alitalia Cityliner provide flights to the capital from Palermo with one change en route at Milan Malpensa Airport.
The Alitalia direct flights are the fastest option for the 424 kilometer trip north over the Tyrrhenian Sea from Palermo to Rome, taking one hour and 10 minutes to complete the journey from Sicily. Ryanair direct flights take five minutes longer to reach the capital. The fastest indirect connection is a mid morning Meridiana departure from Palermo via Milan Malpensa, taking four hours and five minutes total journey time to Rome. Other indirect services via Milan with Alitalia and Meridiana take 35-50 minutes longer.
The Ryanair budget airline timetable offers five daily direct flights from Palermo to Rome seven days a week, with two morning, two afternoon and one evening departure. The Alitalia schedule ranges from two direct flights on Tuesdays to seven direct services on Saturdays, with morning, afternoon and evening take off times available on most days. Indirect connections via Milan, with Alitalia and Meridiana, operate five times daily, with three morning departures from Palermo and two afternoon connections.
Departure Airport: Palermo airport is located 35 kilometers west of the city center, with public transport connections available on regular Prestia e Comande bus services taking 55 minutes to reach the terminal from downtown. Facilities at the airport include long and short stay parking lots, a self-service restaurant, bars, coffee shops, a duty free shopping mall, news vendors, ATMs, business lounge and free WiFi.
Arrival Airport: Rome Fiumicino Airport is situated 26 kilometers south west of Rome city center with fast rail connections to the city available on metropolitan local trains or the Leonardo Express services, taking 30-40 minutes to reach Termini station. Facilities at the terminal include car rental desks, pizzerias and international restaurants, designer brand fashion boutiques, Italian specialty food and wine stores, coffee bars, ATMs, news vendors, business lounges, free WiFi and taxi stands.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo to Rome flights use the Palermo Airport to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Rome airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino 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 an unlimited duration. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Ramps, assistance, toilets.
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