Travelling from Melbourne to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO): What you need to know
Palermo is ten hours behind Melbourne. Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is located in Palermo, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to PMO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to PMO flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Consider booking a hotel near PMO if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and experience more of Palermo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport flight.
Getting from Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Palermo. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Right now, $1,098 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,887. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to PMO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO). July is when most people visit Palermo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in January.
Lock in a Melbourne to PMO plane 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.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC.
More about Palermo
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Palermo:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Golfo di Mondello, Mondello Palace Hotel and Piazza Pretoria are major attractions which should feature on every Palermo itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Catania is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Palermo. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Roman Amphitheatre of Catania, Piazza del Duomo and La Pescheria.
Around 209 kilometres east of Palermo, Messina is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Duomo di Messina, Cathedral of Messina (Duomo) and Astronomical Clock of the Cathedral of Messina.