Flights Rome → Palermo
FCO → PMO
How long is the flight from Rome to Palermo?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO) takes about 56 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Rome to Palermo, operating with a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Embraer 175, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A319, Boeing 737, and Boeing 737-800. The origin airport in Rome has been open since 1947, serving as a gateway to destinations like Palermo, which sees over six million passengers annually.
The Rome (FCO) → Palermo (PMO) route is operated by ITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Palermo the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Palermo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO) heads south for about 410 km, a flight time of roughly 56m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Palermo it is 2.4 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-PMO
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-PMO
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO) takes about 56 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: ITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Palermo, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Rome-Palermo route is about 410 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
