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You can wait for your flight from London to Palermo to in one of the many passenger lounges to be found in Heathrow Airport (LHR). For example, you can find Plaza Premium Lounges, which can be accessed for approximately £40 when booking online, in every terminal. Alternatively, you can find the No1 Lounges in Terminal 3 Lounge F with its attached Travel Spa or private relaxation rooms.

There are a wide range of public transport options from Palermo Airport that can take you throughout Sicily. You can take a Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) train direct to the Palermo Central Railway Station in the city centre, or the train running west can take you down to Castelvetrano and Mazara del Vallo. Alternatively, there are a range of bus services at the airport, including the Autolinee Prestia e Comandè to Palermo.

Those flying from Gatwick Airport (LGW) have a range of different restaurant and café options that they can choose from, depending on which terminal you are flying from. For example, those flying from the North Terminal can enjoy a sandwich at Jamie’s Bakery Grab and Go or a drink at The Red Lion Wetherspoon. Those flying from the South Terminal can sit and relax at the Grain Store Café and Bar or have a meal at Wagamama.

If you are looking for accommodation closer to Palermo Airport, both the budget-friendly Hotel Il Pirata and the 4-star Magaggiari Hotel Resort are within a 5min drive of the airport and also offer an airport shuttle service for added convenience. The Unìco Boutique Hotel d’Arte in Mandello is another option offering shuttle buses, or there is the Ibis Styles Palermo by the Palermo docks.

If you're travelling on a budget, consider booking flights from London Stansted (STN), where the low-cost airline Ryanair operates from. Ryanair flights are some of the cheapest options available. Bear in mind, you'll have to pay for checked luggage.

Air Malta also offers some of the most affordable routes and offers flights from both London Heathrow and London Gatwick (LGW) airports. Flights from London Gatwick have a single stopover en route at Luqa Malta International (MLA), while flights from Heathrow have two stopovers at Luga Malta and Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) along the way.

easyJet is a low-cost carrier known for offering very cheap flights between these cities. Because of the low cost, your baggage isn't included. During the booking process, you can add carry-on luggage and checked bags for a fee. This fee is usually less than paying at the airport.

Flights with reduced Co2 emissions are a popular choice thanks to global awareness, and several airlines provide the same on these routes. Wizz Air and Ryanair work together to offer flights from Gatwick with a single, self-transfer stopover at Fiumicino Airport, and a 48% reduction in Co2 emissions. 

Among airlines operating London to Palermo flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between London and Palermo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• easyJet
• British Airways

Flights from London to Palermo may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Palermo Punta Raisi (PMO).

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

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Palermo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £65 return via Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik (BTS), compared with £190 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Milan Linate (LIN) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 11% of one-stop connections

Milan Linate (LIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the London to Palermo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £180 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £233, a difference of £52. 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 London to Palermo route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Palermo flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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 London to Palermo:

• Earliest: departs at 05:40 and lands at 08:37
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 23:52.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of £190. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Palermo takes 2h 57m, covering 1,121 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 London to Palermo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £58, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Palermo flights are:

• British Airways: 88% on time
• easyJet: 81% on time
• Ryanair: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

Night 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 Verona (VRN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 51m, compared to 5h 57m via Milan Linate (LIN) and 7h 55m via Paris Orly (ORY).

Palermo is 1 hour ahead of London (Central European Time vs British 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 London to Palermo range from £129 to £275, with an average of £190 over the past 12 months. Anything below £129 counts as a good deal.