Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Palermo's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Flights from FRA to PMO start at 07:10 — the first with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 15:00 with Lufthansa. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to PMO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa offers direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Palermo — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa stands out as the most punctual carrier for FRA to PMO flights, with 80.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FRA and PMO:
Milano Linate Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
R 1,792 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,284. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from FRA to PMO, book your trip six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FRA to PMO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near FRA:
Arriving at Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Book a hotel near PMO if you have a late Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car and explore Palermo and beyond with your own set of wheels. ECH, U-Save and Felirent are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Falcone-Borsellino Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport to the centre of Palermo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Palermo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport for August if you want to go to Palermo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to PMO in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Palermo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. About 434 kilometres north of Palermo, a trip to Rome will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Naples is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 322 kilometres north of Palermo. No journey is complete without dropping by National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.