- Must visit
Palazzo Abatellis - Regional Gallery of Sicily
Major art museum in a Gothic-Catalan palace, known for Sicilian medieval and Renaissance masterpieces including works by Antonello da Messina.
Flights from Lyon to Palermo depart on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $53 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 684 miles (1102 km) distance in 1h 55m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 684 miles (1102 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€44) |
Flights per day 20 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 55m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$180
Average price
$388
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Flights per day
76
Distance
1102 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Palermo will cost around $388 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $180.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Palermo without transferring at least once.
FR 4904+
EC4415
FR 4906+
EC4415
FR 3946+
EC4415
AF7365 · AF1008
AF7371 · AF1008
LH4199+
LH1916
AF7365 · AF1008
FR 5847+
EC4421
FR 4904+
EC4415
AF7363 · AF1008Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 684 miles (1102 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$268 Average price | $173 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $323 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 52m Average total duration 28h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 41m Average total duration 24h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Palermo:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Palermo costing on average $253 (€207).
A bus is $95 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Palermo costing on average $268 (€219).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 11m.
Bus takes on average 28h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Palermo flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1426 · KL1603+ KL3638 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 1:40 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1426 · KL1603+ FR 4904 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h05 | 5:35 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1426 · KL1603+ KL3431 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 2:25 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1426 · KL1603+ FR 4902 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h05 | 3:35 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1426 · KL1605+ KL3214 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h50 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1426 · KL1603+ KL3214 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h50 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1426 · KL1605+ FR 5840 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h29 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH232+ LH5130 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h30 | 2:25 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083+ LH5146+ FR 4904 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h40 | 5:35 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH1186+ LX1742 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 2:05 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH234+ FR 4904 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h40 | 5:35 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083+ LH5146 · LH5132 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h25 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH234+ LH5132 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h25 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH232+ AZ1781 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h30 | 2:25 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH272+ AZ1787 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h35 | 2:30 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH232+ FR 4904 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h40 | 5:35 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ SN3181+ FR 5840 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h54 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ AZ151 · AZ1787 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h25 | 2:30 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ SN4133 · AZ1787 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h25 | 2:30 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ SN3201+ FR 531 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h55 | 10:00 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ SN2643+ EN8202+ FR 531 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h55 | 10:00 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
LH2247+ LH1868+ LH5132 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2247+ LH1914 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h35 | 11:00 AM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247+ LH1868+ FR 5840 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h34 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2247+ LH1852+ LH5119+ FR 5840 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h34 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 3 transfers | |
LH2247+ LH1868+ LH5140 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h40 | 9:05 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2247+ LH4166+ FR 5840 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h34 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1428+ KL1605+ FR 5840 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h04 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1428+ KL1633+ FR 531 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h05 | 10:00 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1428+ KL1605+ KL3214 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 6:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1428+ KL1605+ KL3442 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h35 | 10:30 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7363 · AF1008 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h30 | 3:50 PM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF1304+ FR 5840 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h39 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7363 · AF1604+ FR 5840 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h39 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5673+ LH108 · LH1916 | 10:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h55 | 5:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5673+ LH236+ FR 5840 | 10:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h34 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN8911+ LH108 · LH1916 | 10:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h55 | 5:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5673+ LH1190+ LX1744 | 10:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h40 | 6:05 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5673+ LH236+ LH5140 | 10:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h40 | 9:05 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA357 · BA560+ FR 5840 | 10:45 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h14 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA357 · BA556+ FR 5840 | 10:45 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h14 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7365 · AF1304+ FR 5840 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h39 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7365 · AF1604+ FR 5840 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h39 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7365 · AF1008 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h30 | 3:50 PM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF1404+ FR 5840 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h39 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS354+ OS547+ FR 531 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h05 | 10:00 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS354+ OS555+ FR 5840 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h04 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS354+ OS555+ OS6665 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h10 | 9:05 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2249+ LH9458+ FR 531 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h00 | 10:00 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2249+ LH4166+ FR 5840 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h59 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2249 · LH1916 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h20 | 5:20 PM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2249+ LH4166+ LH5140 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h05 | 9:05 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3588+ SN4127+ FR 5840 | 1:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h49 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1619+ KL3486+ KL1432 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h05 | 11:10 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2741+ KL1432 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h00 | 3:05 PM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1077 · LH330+ FR 531 | 2:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h25 | 10:00 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7367 · AF1008 | 2:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h10 | 3:50 PM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7367 · AF1404+ FR 5840 | 2:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h19 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
U24435+ FR 5840 | 3:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h09 | 11:59 PM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434+ KL2741 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 20h50 | 3:05 PM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7369 · AF1008 | 7:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 20h50 | 3:50 PM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY6602 | 11:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h20 | 8:55 AM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
AF7371 · AF1104+ AF9834 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h40 | 1:40 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7371 · AF1412+ AF9880 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h20 | 2:20 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7371 · AF1008 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h50 | 3:50 PM Palermo Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF1504+ FR 5847 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 18h25 | 12:25 AM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7371 · AF1104+ FR 4906 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 2:55 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7371 · AF1104+ FR 3946 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h30 | 4:30 PM Palermo Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Major art museum in a Gothic-Catalan palace, known for Sicilian medieval and Renaissance masterpieces including works by Antonello da Messina.
One of Sicily's most important archaeological museums, with Punic, Greek and Roman collections and notable sculpture fragments.
Historic noble residence preserved with original furnishings, offering a vivid look at aristocratic life in Palermo.
Energetic historic district centered on Palermo's most famous street market, full of everyday local life and vivid street scenes.
Striking central square framed by historic buildings and the famous fountain, a key stop in the old town.
One of Palermo's main historic streets, largely pedestrianized and lined with landmarks, shops and lively urban scenes.
Fried rice balls stuffed with ragù, mozzarella, or butter and ham. Palermo is famous for its round arancine and strong street-food tradition.
A classic Palermo street sandwich made with veal spleen and lung, often topped with caciocavallo or ricotta. It is one of the city's most iconic local bites.
Chickpea fritters, usually served in a sesame bread roll. They are a beloved Palermo snack and a staple of the city's historic friggitorie.
Well-regarded restaurant near the historic center serving refined Sicilian cuisine with local ingredients in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Popular central spot for approachable Sicilian cooking, including pasta and regional classics, with a casual and lively atmosphere.
Established seafood-focused trattoria appreciated for traditional Palermo and Sicilian dishes in a classic local dining room.
Moderate by Italian standards: street food is cheap, while central hotels and tourist restaurants cost more.
Service is often included or minimal. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes is common; about 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Most Lyon to Palermo flights use the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Palermo Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Palermo airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Palermo Airport is 2 km from Palermo city centre. Public transport options include:
Palermo Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Palermo Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Palermo Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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