Travelling from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is located in Palermo. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to PMO. 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.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 8 kms (5 miles) from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and PMO:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to PMO flight:
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a popular connection point.
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and chase adventure across Palermo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
The centre of Palermo is roughly 15 miles from Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
£202 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Return flights start from £435. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to PMO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Palermo. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Washington DC to PMO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Palermo, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Palermo
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Palermo:
Your Palermo visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Cathedral of Palermo, Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello.
Explore more of Italy
Catania is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Palermo. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Piazza del Duomo, Roman Amphitheatre and Duomo di Catania.
Around 209 kms (130 miles) east of Palermo, Messina is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Duomo di Messina, Cathedral of Messina (Duomo) and Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico).