Flights to Palermo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Palermo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 10,912-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (TPS, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcone–Borsellino Airport | PMO | 25 km (16 mi) | 10,912 ft | 65 ft |
| Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (regional) | TPS | 80 km (50 mi) | 8,852 ft | 25 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,912 ft, PMO can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 65 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Palermo
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,372 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Palermo to Madrid | Spain | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Palermo to Bursa | Turkey | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Palermo to İzmir | Turkey | 1,202 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Palermo to Algiers | Algeria | 920 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Palermo to Rome | Italy | 426 km (265 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Palermo to Paris | France | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Palermo to Bucharest | Romania | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Palermo to Budapest | Hungary | 1,141 km (709 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Palermo to Vienna | Austria | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Palermo to Barcelona | Spain | 1,024 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Palermo to Munich | Germany | 1,124 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Palermo to Milan | Italy | 887 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Palermo to Tripoli | Libya | 582 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Palermo to Belgrade | Serbia | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Palermo to Prague | Czechia | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Palermo to Sofia | Bulgaria | 984 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Palermo to Esenyurt | Turkey | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Palermo to Eskişehir | Turkey | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Palermo to Naples | Italy | 314 km (195 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Palermo to Marseille | France | 885 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Palermo to Turin | Italy | 905 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Palermo to Shanghai | China | 9,299 km (5,778 mi) | about 12 h 40 min |
| Palermo to Chongqing | China | 8,290 km (5,151 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Palermo to Chengdu | China | 8,023 km (4,985 mi) | about 11 h 2 min |
| Palermo to Beijing | China | 8,332 km (5,178 mi) | about 11 h 26 min |
| Palermo to Tianjin | China | 8,437 km (5,243 mi) | about 11 h 34 min |
| Palermo to Wuhan | China | 8,816 km (5,478 mi) | about 12 h 3 min |
| Palermo to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,515 km (3,427 mi) | about 7 h 49 min |
| Palermo to Xi’an | China | 8,170 km (5,077 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Palermo?
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) is the closest large airport at 25 km (16 mi). The others, TPS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PMO from Palermo city centre?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Palermo on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.