Palermo is Sicily's chaotic, gorgeous capital, and its airport is an underrated budget base — €50 to Marrakech, €73 to Tel Aviv, and a charter-and-low-cost spread that reaches New York, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean from a Mediterranean island.
Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) sits west of the city along a dramatic coastal stretch, and there are two easy links. The Trinacria Express train runs to Palermo Centrale in about 45 minutes, and the Prestia e Comandè bus takes around 50 minutes with several central stops including the station — both cost roughly €6–7, departing every 30 minutes. The bus tends to be slightly more frequent and drops closer to the centre; the train is a touch cheaper. Either way, for a coastal airport this is simple and affordable — buy the bus ticket on board.
As a base, Palermo mixes cheap Ryanair short-hauls with a surprising charter network, reaching North Africa, the US, the Caribbean and beyond from the heart of the Mediterranean.
The cheap Mediterranean hops
Two fares anchor cheap Palermo. Marrakech at €50 is the headline — a short hop to Morocco for the price of a Sicilian dinner — and Tel Aviv (€73) is a remarkable fare to Israel, a quick flight across the Mediterranean. Armenia (Yerevan) at €140 with a bag and Fes (€317) round out the cheaper end. Marrakech and Tel Aviv are the impulse buys: cheap, short and a complete change of scene from Sicily.
The Atlantic and the transatlantic surprise
Palermo reaches west further than you’d expect. Sal (€229 with a bag) hits Cabo Verde for a mid-Atlantic beach escape, Georgia (Tbilisi) at €335 with a bag opens the Caucasus, and the showpiece is New York (€414) — a transatlantic fare from Sicily, genuinely good value. Delhi (€460) stretches to India. From a Mediterranean island, a sub-€420 fare to the US is exactly the kind of route the big aggregators miss.
The long-haul ceiling
The furthest routes, mostly charters, are striking. Addis Ababa (€601 with a bag) opens Africa, Bangkok (€655 with a bag) and Kuala Lumpur (€663 with a bag) reach Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean appears via Punta Cana (€666 with a bag) and Curaçao (€737 with a bag). Johannesburg (€746 with a bag) and the ceiling, Mauritius (€940 with a bag), complete a remarkably broad board for a regional airport.
Bag fares: long-haul included, hops bare
The split follows the carrier. The long-haul and charter fares (Armenia, Sal, Georgia, Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Punta Cana, Curaçao, Johannesburg, Mauritius) mostly include a checked bag. The cheap short-hauls (Marrakech, Tel Aviv, Fes) and New York and Delhi are shown as base fares — likely cabin-only Ryanair-style tickets. Add a bag at booking if you need one on those.
Cheapest destinations from Palermo right now
Good-price round-trip targets from aifly’s own tracked fares — “good price” means book at or below this; nothing here is invented or scraped from third parties. The live deal page for each route shows the current fare.
| Destination | Good price | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Marrakech | €50 | €50 — a short hop to Morocco for the price of a Sicilian dinner. The steal of the board. |
| Tel Aviv | €73 | €73 — a remarkable fare across the Mediterranean to Israel. |
| Armenia | €140 incl. bag | €140 with a bag to Yerevan — the underrated, affordable Caucasus. |
| Sal | €229 incl. bag | €229 with a bag to Cabo Verde's most popular beach island. |
| Fes | €317 | €317 to Morocco's spiritual capital and its labyrinthine medina. |
| Georgia | €335 incl. bag | €335 with a bag to Tbilisi — the underrated, affordable Caucasus. |
| New York | €414 | €414 — a strong transatlantic fare from a Mediterranean island. |
| Delhi | €460 | €460 into India's capital and the gateway to the north. |
| Addis Ababa | €601 incl. bag | €601 with a bag to Ethiopia — the African gateway via Addis's hub. |
| Bangkok | €655 incl. bag | €655 with a bag into Thailand and Southeast Asia. |
| Kuala Lumpur | €663 incl. bag | €663 with a bag into Malaysia and a strong onward hub. |
| Punta Cana | €666 incl. bag | €666 with a bag to the Dominican Republic's beach coast. |
| Curacao | €737 incl. bag | €737 with a bag to the Dutch Caribbean's colourful, calm island. |
| Johannesburg | €746 incl. bag | €746 with a bag — South Africa from a Mediterranean island. |
| Mauritius | €940 incl. bag | €940 with a bag to the Indian Ocean — the dream splurge. |
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest flight from Palermo?
Marrakech at around €50 — a short hop to Morocco and the cheapest route, with Tel Aviv (€73) a remarkable second across the Mediterranean.
How do I get from Palermo Airport into the city?
The Prestia e Comandè bus (≈50 minutes, central stops including the station) and the Trinacria Express train (≈45 minutes to Palermo Centrale) both cost about €6–7, every 30 minutes. Buy the bus ticket on board.
Can you fly to the US from Palermo?
Yes — New York at around €414, a strong transatlantic fare from Sicily and exactly the kind of route the big aggregators tend to miss.
Do these Palermo fares include a checked bag?
The long-haul and charter fares mostly include a bag; the cheap short-hauls (Marrakech, Tel Aviv, Fes) plus New York and Delhi are likely cabin-only. Add a bag at booking if needed.
Does Palermo have long-haul flights?
A surprising charter-driven spread — Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Punta Cana, Curaçao, Johannesburg and Mauritius, all with bags, remarkable for a regional Sicilian airport.
How current are these Palermo prices?
They're the lowest verified round-trip fares we've tracked recently and move with season and demand. Treat each as a target and book when you find a fare at or below it.
Seasons, carriers and airport details verified June 2026 and can change — confirm current conditions before you book.