Flying from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Palermo Airport to Athens International Airport.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Palermo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PMO to ATH 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 August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Volotea is your ticket to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Palermo Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Volotea is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a reliable 80.0% of services landing on schedule, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PMO to ATH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Palermo Airport to Athens International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between PMO and ATH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Naples International Airport
Santorini (Thira) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
£19 is the best price for a one-way Palermo Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £40. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PMO to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Palermo Airport to Athens International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Finding cheap flights from PMO to ATH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Palermo Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Palermo Airport (PMO)
When it comes to Palermo Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Palermo Airport from central Palermo, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kms (20 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Palermo Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to PMO:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late Palermo Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Palermo Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Palermo Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PMO to ATH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kms (190 miles) away to the north, well-known attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kms (130 miles) north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

