Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport take 1 hour 54 minutes. Palermo and Barcelona share the same timezone (UTC+1), so you won't need to change your watch when you land.
There are 11 flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport each week. Get the 10:05 flight if you want to leave as soon as possible. If you're keen to get the most out of your day, the latest flight from BCN to PMO departs at 23:30.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Palermo (and discovering more of Italy!) is simple with Vueling. This popular carrier has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between BCN and PMO:
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Turin Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Italy. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from BCN to PMO, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is R 449. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 849. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BCN to PMO, book your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Travelling from central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes approximately 33 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BCN:
Arriving at Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Consider booking a hotel near PMO if you have a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Palermo. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 39 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Palermo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Palermo, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to PMO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Palermo
After booking your flights from BCN to PMO, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Palermo. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Giardino Alberico Gentili, Giardino Pubblico D. Sagona and Monumento dedicato a Don Pino Puglisi are must-have experiences during your Palermo visit.
Complete your Palermo trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, browse our great car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Palermo stay.