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

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 and lands at 15:25
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 01:05.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

A direct flight from Madrid to Palermo takes 2h 30m, covering 903 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.

Return flights from Madrid to Palermo range from £118 to £213, with an average of £159 over the past 12 months. Anything below £118 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the £159 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £92 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £144 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

One-way fares from Madrid to Palermo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £37, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Madrid to Palermo usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Palermo Punta Raisi (PMO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Madrid to Palermo route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Madrid to Palermo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £145 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £170, a difference of £25.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Madrid and Palermo.

Flying via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 15m, compared to 5h 54m via Turin Citta Di Torino (TRN) and 6h 22m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

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

Among airlines operating Madrid to Palermo flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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