Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Palermo's timezone is UTC+1, making Palermo one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Your EDI to PMO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Palermo (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between EDI and PMO include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight is R 587. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,074. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to PMO.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from EDI to PMO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Book a hotel near PMO if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car and discover Palermo and beyond with your own wheels. ECH, U-Save and Felirent are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Falcone-Borsellino Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport to the centre of Palermo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Palermo in January.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport for August if you want to visit Palermo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to PMO in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored after you've seen Palermo. Around 434 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 322 kilometres north of Palermo, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.