Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Palermo Airport (PMO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Palermo Airport.
Palermo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Palermo one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHX to PMO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jet2 has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Palermo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Palermo — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Jet2 on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Palermo Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and PMO:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Palermo Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Palermo Airport (PMO)
If you're coming in on a late Birmingham Airport to Palermo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PMO:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Palermo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and explore beyond Palermo's main sights.
Booking your ride from Palermo Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Palermo Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Palermo Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Palermo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Palermo Airport (PMO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Palermo Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Palermo in March.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham Airport to Palermo Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Palermo, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to PMO in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Palermo. Around 434 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Italy, consider Naples, roughly 322 kilometres north of Palermo. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are among its highlights.