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Teatro Massimo
One of the largest opera houses in Europe, known for its grandeur and excellent acoustics.
Flights from La Spezia to Palermo depart on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:13, the last at 22:50. The fastest flight covers the 452 miles (729 km) distance in 1h 30m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 452 miles (729 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Flights per day 15 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 12:13 AM |
Last flight 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 31 m
Flights per day
73
Distance
729 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from La Spezia to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia to Palermo will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 73 flights that leave La Spezia for Palermo onMon, May 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct flights cover the 729 km distance in an average of 6 h 31 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Mon, May 18 the longest flights will take 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 1045
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370+
AZ1386 · AZ1789
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
AZ1386 · AZ1789
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale 22830+
AZ1386 · AZ1789
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356+
AZ1386 · AZ1789
FR 1045
Intercity 510+
Regionale 12410+
AZ1392 · AZ1789
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+
Regionale 12366+
AZ1386 · AZ1795
Intercity 674+
Regionale 22858+
AZ1392 · AZ1789
Intercity 510+
Regionale 12410+
AZ1392 · AZ1783Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 452 miles (729 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $136 Average price |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 23m Average total duration 21h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 16m Average total duration 15h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Palermo:
A flight is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Palermo costing on average $76 (€61).
A flight is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Palermo costing on average $136 (€110).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 13m.
Bus takes on average 21h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Palermo flights for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12392+ AZ1392 · AZ1789 | 12:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 10h18 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12392+ AZ1392 · AZ1783 | 12:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 10h53 | 11:05 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale 12392+ AZ1392 · AZ1789 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 9h52 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale 12392+ AZ1392 · AZ1783 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 10h27 | 11:05 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ AZ1392 · AZ1783 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 9h20 | 11:05 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ AZ1392 · AZ1789 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 8h45 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale Veloce 3376+ AZ1392 · AZ1789 | 2:05 PM La Spezia Centrale | 8h25 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12412+ AZ1392 · AZ1789 | 2:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 8h18 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12412+ AZ1392 · AZ1783 | 2:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 8h53 | 11:05 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale Veloce 3029+ AZ1392 · AZ1783 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 8h27 | 11:05 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale Veloce 3029+ AZ1392 · AZ1789 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 7h52 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
FR 1045 | 8:55 PM Turin Cuneo Airport | 1h35 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ AZ1386 | 1:02 AM La Spezia Centrale | 17h18 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 4 transfers | |
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ AZ1384 | 1:02 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h13 | 3:15 PM Palermo Airport | 4 transfers | |
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ AZ1384 | 1:02 AM La Spezia Centrale | 17h18 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 4 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale Veloce 3358+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 4:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 13h55 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale Veloce 3358+ AZ1384 · AZ1795 | 4:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 13h55 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale Veloce 3358+ AZ1384 · AZ1779 | 4:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 10h50 | 3:15 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 4:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 13h50 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ AZ1384 · AZ1779 | 4:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 10h45 | 3:15 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ AZ1384 · AZ1795 | 4:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 13h50 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 13h24 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310+ AZ1384 · AZ1795 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 13h24 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310+ AZ1384 · AZ1779 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 10h19 | 3:15 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12316+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 13h12 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316+ AZ1384 · AZ1795 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 13h12 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316+ AZ1384 · AZ1779 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 10h07 | 3:15 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22824+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 5:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 12h40 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22824+ AZ1384 · AZ1795 | 5:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 12h40 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22824+ AZ1384 · AZ1779 | 5:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 9h35 | 3:15 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12320+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 6:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 11h55 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12320+ AZ1384 · AZ1795 | 6:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 11h55 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12320+ AZ1384 · AZ1779 | 6:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 8h50 | 3:15 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale 22826+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 11h42 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale 22826+ AZ1384 · AZ1779 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 8h37 | 3:15 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale 22826+ AZ1384 · AZ1795 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 11h42 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale 22830+ AZ1386 · AZ1789 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h52 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale 22830+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 10h42 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale 22830+ AZ1386 · AZ1767 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 12h07 | 7:45 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale 22830+ AZ1386 · AZ1767 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 12h00 | 7:45 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale 22830+ AZ1386 · AZ1789 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h45 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale 22830+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 10h35 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 10h08 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356+ AZ1386 · AZ1789 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h18 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356+ AZ1386 · AZ1767 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 11h33 | 7:45 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale 12356+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 9:39 AM La Spezia Centrale | 8h41 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale 12356+ AZ1386 · AZ1789 | 9:39 AM La Spezia Centrale | 12h51 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale 12356+ AZ1386 · AZ1767 | 9:39 AM La Spezia Centrale | 10h06 | 7:45 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ AZ1386 · AZ1767 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 9h48 | 7:45 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ AZ1386 · AZ1789 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 12h33 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 8h23 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale 22842+ AZ1386 · AZ1767 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 9h35 | 7:45 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale 22842+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 8h10 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale 22842+ AZ1386 · AZ1789 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 12h20 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370+ AZ1386 · AZ1789 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 12h15 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370+ AZ1386 · AZ1767 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 9h30 | 7:45 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 8h05 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12366+ AZ1386 · AZ1789 | 10:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 11h47 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12366+ AZ1386 · AZ1795 | 10:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 7h37 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12366+ AZ1386 · AZ1767 | 10:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 9h02 | 7:45 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12376+ AZ1392 · AZ1789 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 11h42 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12376+ AZ1392 · AZ1783 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 12h17 | 11:05 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12376+ XZ2426 · XZ2717 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 11h57 | 10:45 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ AZ1392 · AZ1789 | 11:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 10h50 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ AZ1392 · AZ1783 | 11:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 11h25 | 11:05 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ XZ2426 · XZ2717 | 11:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 11h05 | 10:45 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
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One of the largest opera houses in Europe, known for its grandeur and excellent acoustics.
A historic royal palace with richly decorated rooms and the Palatine Chapel.
A beautiful architectural mix from different periods, with royal tombs and a treasury.
A Baroque square at the intersection of Palermo's two major streets, adorned with statues representing the four seasons.
A vibrant market where locals shop for fresh produce, offering an authentic Palermo experience.
Once a busy daytime market, Vucciria is now known for its vibrant nightlife and street food.
A deep-fried rice ball filled with ragù, peas, and cheese, characteristic of Sicilian cuisine.
Chickpea flour fritters, typically served in a sandwich or on their own as a snack. A popular street food in Palermo.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts, and raisins. A traditional dish reflecting Palermo's Arab influence.
Prices are moderate compared to northern Italian cities. Accommodation is affordable, while dining can vary in cost.
Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory. Leave small change or round up the bill in restaurants and bars. It is not customary to tip taxi drivers, but rounding up the fare is common.
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