Travelling from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
The average duration of a direct London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Palermo is one hour ahead of London. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is located in Palermo, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 3 direct flights a week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO). This is the most popular route, with British Airways offering a 7:10am departure from LHR to PMO.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to PMO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport with British Airways.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LHR and PMO is British Airways.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is British Airways.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider starting your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) flight ticket from this hub.
You can board a direct flight from London to PMO with easyJet. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of LGW.
On the LGW to PMO route, easyJet is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
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London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Board once and be on your way from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport can be booked from here.
Get on board with Ryanair. It offers direct London to PMO flight tickets from STN.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between STN and PMO is Ryanair.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Ryanair.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Consider booking a hotel near PMO if you have a late flight from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and see more of Palermo and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport to central Palermo is around 24 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
$31 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. A return flight starts at $69. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
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The best time to fly from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
August is when most people book flights from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO). Visit Palermo in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a London to PMO flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Palermo to range from 21ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC and 16ºC.
More about Palermo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Palermo right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Falcone-Borsellino Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Palermo when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Cathedral of Palermo followed by Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello.
Explore more of Italy
Palermo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Palermo, a trip to Catania will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Piazza del Duomo, Roman Amphitheatre and Duomo di Catania.
Messina is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres east of Palermo. No journey is complete without dropping by Duomo di Messina, Cathedral of Messina (Duomo) and Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico).