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

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:25
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 19:10.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

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

A direct flight from Zurich to Palermo takes 1h 55m, covering 680 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 Zurich to Palermo range from £208 to £328, with an average of £265 over the past 12 months. Anything below £208 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the £265 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £153 return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with £270 for direct.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Palermo flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £175 to £1,265. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Palermo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £130, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Eurorentcar
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Rental4Leisure

Flights from Zurich to Palermo usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Palermo Punta Raisi (PMO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Zurich to Palermo route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Zurich to Palermo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £238 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £291, a difference of £52.

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 SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Palermo.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 26m, compared to 4h 55m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 9h 07m via Milan Malpensa (MXP).

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 Zurich to Palermo flights:

• SWISS: 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:

• SWISS: 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.