Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Palermo is one hour behind Bucharest and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your OTP to PMO flight won't wait if you're running 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.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Palermo (and then discovering more of Italy!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between OTP and PMO:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Currently, R 584 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,645. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OTP to PMO.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from OTP to PMO.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.27% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport from central Bucharest, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to OTP:
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 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Pick up a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car and explore Palermo and beyond with your own wheels. ECH, U-Save and Felirent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Falcone-Borsellino Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Palermo. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Palermo in January.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport for August if you want to visit Palermo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OTP to PMO in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Palermo. Around 434 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions 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 essential stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.