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Among airlines operating Palermo to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Volotea
• Aegean Airlines

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

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 Palermo to Athens.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £115 return via Venice Marco Polo (VCE), compared with £124 for direct.

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 Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Venice Marco Polo (VCE) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 4% 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 37% on the Palermo to Athens route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £131 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £207, a difference of £76. 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 Palermo to Athens route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Monastiraki, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:44
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 22:44.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

A direct flight from Palermo to Athens takes 1h 44m, 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 Palermo to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £47, which is 46% 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 Venice Marco Polo (VCE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 24m, compared to 6h 38m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 9h 59m via Zurich (ZRH).

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

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Centauro
· Record go
· Europcar
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Alamo

Return flights from Palermo to Athens range from £109 to £207, with an average of £151 over the past 12 months. Anything below £109 counts as a good deal.