FCO → PMOItaly → Italy

Cheap flights from Rome to Palermo

254 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Rome to Palermo at a glance

254 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~23 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO) cover 254 miles (408 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Rome to Palermo covers 254 miles (409 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines offer direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
FCO (0 mi)PMO (254 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 254 miles. Direct carriers include AZ, BV, FR and U2.

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Airlines on this route

4 airlines fly Rome → Palermo. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AZDirect
BVDirect
FRDirect
U2Direct
Baggage on Rome → Palermo: on this route, AZ typically includes a carry-on, while BV and FR may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Rome to Palermo — quick answers

How far is Rome from Palermo by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO) is 254 miles (408 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Rome to Palermo?

The average nonstop flight time from FCO to PMO is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Rome to Palermo?

4 airlines serve this route nonstop: AZ, BV, FR, U2. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Rome → Palermo

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~23 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Palermo — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
4 airlines fly direct — rank 18 of 157 routes from Rome
Airline network
AZ: 99 destinations from FCO; U2: 22 destinations from FCO; BV: 9 destinations from FCO
Alternative origin airports
CIA (Rome, 18 mi); EBA (Elba, 105 mi); NAP (Naples, 124 mi)
Alternative destination airports
CTA (Catania, 109 mi); REG (Reggio Calabria, 129 mi); SUF (Lamezia, 167 mi)
Nearby destinations
Catania, Italy (109 mi); Reggio Calabria, Italy (129 mi); Lamezia, Italy (167 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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