Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
Palermo's timezone is UTC+1, making Palermo one hour ahead of Manchester.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAN to PMO flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAN and PMO:
Pisa International Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
At the moment, £50 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £104. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAN to PMO if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Manchester Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAN to PMO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MAN:
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 Manchester Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent to explore Palermo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Falcone-Borsellino Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
From Falcone-Borsellino Airport, Palermo is approximately 20 miles away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Palermo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Palermo is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to PMO in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Palermo, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Travel about 270 miles north to Rome to check off its top attractions. 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.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Italy, consider Naples, about 200 miles north of Palermo. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are among its highlights.
