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Among airlines operating Budapest to Palermo flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

Only Ryanair operates flights between Budapest and Palermo.

Flights from Budapest to Palermo usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Palermo Punta Raisi (PMO).

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

• Ryanair: 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 Budapest to Palermo.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £134 return, compared with £153 via a stopover through Zurich (ZRH).

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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Budapest to Palermo most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 76% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Budapest to Palermo route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £102 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £153, a difference of £51. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Budapest to Palermo:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 07:45
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 23:20.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

A direct flight from Budapest to Palermo takes 2h 00m, covering 711 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £160 to £661. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Budapest to Palermo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £104, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 09m, compared to 6h 37m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 11h 14m via Zurich (ZRH).

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 Budapest to Palermo range from £100 to £167, with an average of £129 over the past 12 months. Anything below £100 counts as a good deal.