Why go
- City in Sicily, Italy.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Mondello Beach.
- Served by Palermo Airport Falcone Borcellino (PMO).
History
Palermo is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 2,700-year-old city, it is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 19 airlines, 39 direct destinations
- Alitalia AZ (A320, 32S, Embraer 175, A319, A321) · 11 routes: Amsterdam, Berlin*, London, Milan, Moscow*, Naples*, Paris*, Rome, Torino*, Venice*, Villafranca*
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 10 routes: Bergamo, Bologna, London, Madrid, Marseille, Pisa, Rome, Sevilla, Treviso, Weeze
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 10 routes: Bari, Bordeaux, Florence, Genoa, Nantes, Naples, Strasbourg, Torino, Venice, Villafranca
- Air One AP (A320, 32S, Embraer 175) · 9 routes: Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Milan*, Moscow, Paris, Torino, Venice, Villafranca
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 4 routes: London, Milano, Paris, Rome
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (737) · 2 routes: Bari, Rome
- Flybaboo F7 (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Lampedusa*, Pantelleria
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320) · 2 routes: Barcelona*, Florence
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A319, Embraer 190, Embraer 195) · 2 routes: Frankfurt*, Munich*
- Vueling Airlines VY (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Barcelona, Florence
- Austrian Airlines OS (F70) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Brussels Airlines SN (A319, A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Germanwings 4U (A319, CRJ) · 1 route: Cologne
- Meridiana IG (A319) · 1 route: Paris
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 1 route: Paris
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Catania
- Tunisair TU (ATR 72) · 1 route: Tunis
- XL Airways France SE (737-300) · 1 route: Paris
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Palermo Airport Falcone Borcellino (PMO); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PMO has direct flights to 39 destinations on 19 airlines (incl. Paris, Rome, Florence, London, Torino…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Palermo (Liberty Lines), 0.8 km); routes include Palermo - Ustica, Palermo - Alicudi, Salerno - Palermo - Tunis.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Palermo, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.