Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Palermo is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LHR to PMO start from 07:05 — the first with British Airways. The last departure is at 15:05 with British Airways. Overall, you can choose from three weekly London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to PMO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Palermo — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is British Airways.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for LHR to PMO flights is British Airways.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and PMO include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Sant Egidio Airport
Milano Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
R 1,318 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,819. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to PMO by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to PMO.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent to explore Palermo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Falcone-Borsellino Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport to central Palermo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Palermo in January.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Palermo, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR 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
You've done Palermo, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey about 434 kilometres north to Rome to tick off its must-visit sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 322 kilometres north of Palermo, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.