Travelling from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Rome's main airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) departing from either of these bases.
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight.
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is located in Palermo. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Rome.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) is the most popular route. There are 119 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Ryanair at 11:45pm. Go for the first FCO to PMO departure with Ryanair at 5:55am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to PMO. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Fly without interruptions from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Nonstop flights from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) are available from here.
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport departing from FCO. Head off on your trip with any of these:
ITA Airways is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from FCO to PMO.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is ITA Airways.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Rome to PMO flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Palermo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Palermo. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Right now, ج.م. 877 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 1,869. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Rome to PMO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO). August is the most popular month to visit Palermo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
The warmest month in Palermo is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Rome to PMO flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Palermo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Palermo right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Rome to Falcone-Borsellino Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Cathedral of Palermo, Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello are attractions you won't want to skip in Palermo.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Palermo, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Catania to check off its top attractions. From Piazza del Duomo to Roman Amphitheatre and Duomo di Catania, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 209 kilometres east of Palermo, Messina is another essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Duomo di Messina, Cathedral of Messina (Duomo) and Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico).
