Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palermo Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Palermo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Palermo one hour ahead of London.
Choose from four weekly London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport flights. The 05:35 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 16:15.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LGW to PMO flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Palermo (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
With a dependable 95.0% of services arriving on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier for LGW to PMO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between LGW and PMO:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)
R 684 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,522. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to PMO by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to PMO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LGW make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Palermo Airport (PMO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Palermo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and chase adventure across Palermo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Palermo Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Palermo Airport (PMO)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Palermo in March.
The warmest month in Palermo is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palermo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to PMO in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
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 visit to Rome will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Naples is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 322 kilometres north of Palermo. No trip is complete without visiting Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
