Travelling from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO): What you need to know
Your next big escape starts at Rome's main airport, Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Check out your options for catching a flight from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) leaving from this terminal.
Take off on a direct Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Palermo (where Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is located) and Rome share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
The most popular route is from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO), with 90 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from FCO to PMO is the 5:55am Ryanair option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 11:45pm with Ryanair.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to PMO, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) can be booked from this terminal.
At FCO, there's a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport, including:
The top choice among passengers flying between FCO and PMO is ITA Airways.
Among carriers operating on this route, Ryanair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
78% of flights that depart Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to PMO flight:
Most flights that depart Rome Ciampino Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Book a hotel close to PMO if you have a late flight from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport. Pick one of these options and end the night sooner:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport flight.
Getting from Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Central Palermo is around 32 kilometres from Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is R 290. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 579. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to PMO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Palermo. July is when most people book flights from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Rome to PMO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Palermo, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Palermo
Start your Palermo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Rome to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Palermo when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Golfo di Mondello followed by Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo.
Explore more of Italy
Catania is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Palermo. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Roman Amphitheatre of Catania, Piazza del Duomo and La Pescheria.
Around 209 kilometres east of Palermo, Messina is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Duomo di Messina, Cathedral of Messina (Duomo) and Astronomical Clock of the Cathedral of Messina.
