How to get to Palermo from Athens

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Compare flight for Athens to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £248 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £248, while a flight costs an average of £248.

Distance: 907 km

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£248

Average Price

Cheapest

£87

Average Price

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6h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 30m

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Additional time*

22h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

ITA

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The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Palermo is a flight with an average price of £248.
The fastest way to travel from Athens to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 30m.
Yes, you can take a flight between Athens and Palermo.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 17h 43m sooner (4h 30m by flight vs 22h 13m by car). Tickets start at around £248 compared to roughly £87 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Athens to Palermo

How to get to Palermo from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Athens to Palermo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ITAAZ717 · AZ1777
    6:054h00
    Athens International Airport
    9:05Palermo Airport
    £1411One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • ITAAZ717 · AZ1777
    6:054h00
    Athens International Airport
    9:05Palermo Airport
    £1411One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • ITAAZ717 · AZ1777
    6:054h00
    Athens International Airport
    9:05Palermo Airport
    £1411One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • LufthansaLH1757 · LH1914
    6:006h00
    Athens International Airport
    11:00Palermo Airport
    £1531One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ721 · AZ1783
    19:304h35
    Athens International Airport
    23:05Palermo Airport
    £2371One-way
    1 change
  • easyJetU23652+Malta AirFR 1028
    11:406h25
    Athens International Airport
    17:05Palermo Airport
    £2431One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Athens to Palermo

Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Palermo.

FAQs
You can travel between Athens and Palermo by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Palermo is a flight with an average price of £248.
The fastest way to travel from Athens to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 30m.
The Athens to Palermo distance is approximately 907 km.
The average frequency per day from Athens to Palermo is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Palermo as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Volotea, Malta Air, ITA, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet to go to Palermo by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Athens to Palermo:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Athens to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Cefalù, Rome, Milan, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Athens to Palermo, you can take a flight.
In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, an eerie yet fascinating underground cemetery with mummified remains. Visit the bustling Ballarò Market to experience local Sicilian produce and culture. Discover vibrant street art in the Vucciria district and take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Sicilian dishes. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the stunning Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, and the historic Palazzo dei Normanni with its exquisite Palatine Chapel. Visit the Baroque square Quattro Canti and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.
To fully explore Palermo's key attractions, culture, and cuisine, spending 3 to 4 days would be ideal. This allows time to visit historical sites, enjoy local markets, and take a day trip to nearby areas.

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