Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Palermo's timezone is UTC+1, making Palermo one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of three weekly London Gatwick Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flights. The 05:35 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 16:15.
Leave enough time to catch your LGW to PMO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Palermo (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and PMO include:
Naples International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Currently, C$74 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$157. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to PMO by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to PMO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on time at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PMO:
Grab a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car and explore Palermo and beyond with your own set of wheels. ECH, U-Save and Felirent are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Falcone-Borsellino Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
From Falcone-Borsellino Airport, Palermo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Palermo. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport for August if you want to go to Palermo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to PMO in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Palermo, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel around 434 kilometres north to Rome to tick off its popular sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres north of Palermo, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.