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Among airlines operating Athens to Palermo flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Palermo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Volotea
• Aegean Airlines

Flights from Athens to Palermo usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Palermo Punta Raisi (PMO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volotea: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Palermo.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £108 return, compared with £118 via a stopover through Naples (NAP).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volotea and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Athens to Palermo most commonly pass through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Naples (NAP) – 1% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Athens to Palermo route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £108 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £200, a difference of £92. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Palermo route, 52% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Palermo are Palermo City Centre, Mercato di Ballarò, and Quattro Canti. These are among the most viewed places in Palermo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Palermo:

• Earliest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 11:13
• Latest: departs at 19:25 and lands at 21:18.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% below the route average of £144. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Athens to Palermo takes 1h 53m, covering 590 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Athens to Palermo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £72, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 42m, compared to 9h 12m via Naples (NAP).

Palermo is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Palermo Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Easy Car Hire
• Record go
• Eurorentcar
• Felirent
• Goldcar Rental SP

Return flights from Athens to Palermo range from £97 to £185, with an average of £144 over the past 12 months. Anything below £97 counts as a good deal.