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Galleria Regionale della Sicilia - Palazzo Abatellis
Palermo’s leading art museum in a restored palazzo, with Sicilian painting, sculpture and decorative arts across centuries.
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Rome to Sicily (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Sicily (Island) will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £61.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 43 flights from Rome to Sicily (Island), including 35 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 501 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 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.
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Flights from Rome to Sicily (Island) depart on average 54 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 30 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 501 km distance in 1h 4m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 501 km |
Average flight duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Flights per day 54 |
Direct flights 30 |
Fastest flight 1h 4m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rome to Sicily (Island).
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Sicily (Island) flights for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FR 4852 | 6:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 7:35 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2014 · AZ1727 | 6:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h05 | 10:35 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2016 · AZ1765 | 8:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 3h35 | 11:35 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ1777 | 8:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h05 | 9:20 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1709 | 8:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 9:35 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4904 | 8:20 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 9:30 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
W46251 | 8:20 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 9:30 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4872 | 8:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 9:50 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KM613 · KM3642 | 8:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 14h10 | 23:05 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
XZ2711 | 9:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 10:20 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1731 | 9:20 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 10:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4858 | 9:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 10:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XZ2811 | 9:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 10:50 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1785 | 10:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 11:50 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4906 | 12:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 13:55 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 1170 | 12:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 14:10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XZ2713 | 12:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 14:00 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2042 · AZ1721 | 13:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h05 | 17:05 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ1781 | 13:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 14:25 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1745 | 13:20 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 14:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XZ2813 | 13:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 14:50 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2044 · AZ1787 | 14:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h15 | 18:15 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ1751 | 14:20 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 15:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2038 · AZ1787 | 14:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 3h45 | 18:15 Palermo Airport | 1 change | |
AZ2080 · AZ1701 | 15:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 3h50 | 19:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
XZ2815 | 16:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 17:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4902 | 16:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 17:25 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XZ2715 | 17:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 18:20 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1733 | 17:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h15 | 18:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1795 | 17:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h05 | 18:20 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
W46253 | 18:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 19:10 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 3946 | 18:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 19:20 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1767 | 18:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h05 | 19:50 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4861 | 19:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 20:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ2056 · AZ1743 | 19:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h30 | 23:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
W46255 | 20:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 21:50 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4908 | 21:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 22:25 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4856 | 21:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 22:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XZ2817 | 21:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 22:50 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XZ2717 | 21:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 22:50 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1735 | 21:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 23:15 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1783 | 21:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 23:05 Palermo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 4891 | 23:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h20 | 0:50 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Palermo’s leading art museum in a restored palazzo, with Sicilian painting, sculpture and decorative arts across centuries.
An important archaeological museum in Syracuse displaying Greek and Roman finds, including sculpture and ancient sarcophagi.
A local favourite in Catania, this museum inside Castello Ursino presents civic collections, paintings and archaeological pieces.
Taormina’s famous pedestrian street is lined with historic buildings, churches, shops and terraces with sea glimpses.
Catania’s elegant central square features lava-stone Baroque architecture, fountains and key city landmarks within easy reach.
This clifftop park in Taormina offers shaded walks, exotic planting and memorable views towards the coast and Mount Etna.
Crisp fried rice balls with ragù, peas and cheese. A defining Sicilian street food linked to Palermo and Catania traditions.
Pasta with aubergine, tomato, basil and salted ricotta. A classic Catania dish named after Bellini’s opera Norma.
Aubergine slices layered with tomato, cheese and basil, then baked. A beloved Sicilian home dish, especially in summer.
Elegant Taormina restaurant serving refined Sicilian seafood and local classics in a polished, romantic setting.
Long-established Catania restaurant focused on carefully prepared Sicilian cuisine and seafood in an elegant dining room.
Traditional Palermo eatery praised for classic Sicilian dishes, seafood and pasta in a relaxed, old-school atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: food is reasonable, buses are cheap, but summer stays in Palermo, Taormina and beach areas can raise overall costs.
Service may be included via coperto. Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis: round up. Cafés: small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Sicily (Island) 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 Sicily (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Sicily (Island) flights use the Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to airport pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Sicily (Island) airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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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