Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Barcelona and Palermo follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BCN to PMO start from 10:15 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Ryanair. Overall, there are 11 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your BCN to PMO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Palermo (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a reliable 97.73% of services landing on schedule, Vueling is the most punctual carrier for BCN to PMO flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BCN and PMO include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Turin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
ر.ق. 80 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 165. These fares can change based on availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to PMO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BCN to PMO.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the flights that depart from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Consider booking a hotel near PMO if you're on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and see more of Palermo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Falcone-Borsellino Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
From Falcone-Borsellino Airport, Palermo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Palermo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Palermo, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to PMO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Palermo. Around 434 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 322 kilometres north of Palermo, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
