Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Palermo Airport (PMO): what you need to know
Palermo is one hour behind Helsinki and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your HEL to PMO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Palermo Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and PMO:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)
Currently, $121 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Palermo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $309. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to PMO if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Palermo Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to PMO.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Palermo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart HEL land on time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Palermo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Palermo Airport (PMO)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Palermo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PMO:
Grab a Palermo Airport rental car and explore Palermo and beyond with your own set of wheels. ECH, U-Save and Felirent are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Palermo Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Palermo Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Palermo Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Palermo. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Palermo Airport (PMO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Palermo Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Palermo in March.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Palermo Airport for July if you'd like to visit Palermo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to PMO in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities 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.
Naples is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 322 kilometres north of Palermo. No trip is complete without experiencing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.