Flying from Florence Airport (FLR) to Palermo Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Florence Airport to Palermo Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Florence and Palermo are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are four Florence Airport to Palermo Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, go for the 09:00 Volotea flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 14:50 with Volotea.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FLR to PMO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Volotea has direct flights from Florence Airport to Palermo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Palermo — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Volotea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Florence Airport to Palermo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FLR and PMO:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Florence Airport (FLR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)
£26 is currently the best price for a one-way Florence Airport to Palermo Airport flight. Return flights start at £53. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from FLR to PMO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Florence Airport to Palermo Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
Of the flights that depart from Florence Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Florence Airport from central Florence, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Florence Airport to Palermo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to FLR:
Arriving at Palermo Airport (PMO)
Book a hotel close to PMO if you're taking a late Florence Airport to Palermo Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Palermo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and experience more of Palermo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Palermo Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Palermo Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Palermo Airport is roughly 32 kms (20 miles) from central Palermo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Palermo Airport (PMO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Florence Airport to Palermo Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Palermo in March.
Book your flight from Florence Airport to Palermo Airport for July if you want to visit Palermo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FLR to PMO in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Palermo, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey about 434 kms (270 miles) north to Rome to tick off its popular sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Naples is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 322 kms (200 miles) north of Palermo. No journey is complete without visiting Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.