- Must visit
Uffizi Gallery
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Flights from Palermo to Florence depart on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $18 by train.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 405 miles (653 km) distance in 1h 20m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 405 miles (653 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Flights per day 26 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$60
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$232
Fastest journey on Sep 23
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
1 h 23 m
Flights on Sep 23
53
Distance
653 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Palermo to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Florence will cost around $232 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 53 flights from Palermo to Florence, including 7 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct flights cover the 653 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 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 4342
FR 6255
FR 3917
Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104+
W46252
Regionale 20621 · Regionale 4100+
W46252
FR 8485
FR 6255
FR 8449
V71408
FR 3927Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $309.
Distance: 405 miles (653 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$309 Average price | $118 Average price | $101 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 14h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 56m Average total duration 17h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration 19h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Palermo to Florence:
A ferry is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Florence costing on average $101.
A ferry is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Florence costing on average $118.
A ferry is $247 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Florence costing on average $309.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 15m.
Bus takes on average 17h 26m.
Ferry takes on average 19h 50m.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Florence flights for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 4342 | 6:05 AM Palermo Airport | 1h30 | 7:35 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104+ W46252 | 7:00 AM Palermo Airport | 11h48 | 6:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20481+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ W46252 | 7:00 AM Palermo Airport | 5h46 | 12:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20621 · Regionale 4100+ W46252 | 7:00 AM Palermo Airport | 7h48 | 2:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1774 · AZ1675 | 7:20 AM Palermo Airport | 3h15 | 10:35 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1774+ Regionale 20621 · Regionale 4100 | 7:20 AM Palermo Airport | 7h28 | 2:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1774+ Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104 | 7:20 AM Palermo Airport | 11h28 | 6:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1774+ Regionale 20481+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 7:20 AM Palermo Airport | 5h26 | 12:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FR 6255 | 8:00 AM Palermo Airport | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Pisa International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1770+ Regionale 20665 · Regionale 4106 | 8:00 AM Palermo Airport | 12h55 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1770+ Regionale 20637+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 8:00 AM Palermo Airport | 5h46 | 1:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1770+ Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104 | 8:00 AM Palermo Airport | 10h48 | 6:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1782 · AZ1677 | 9:50 AM Palermo Airport | 4h55 | 2:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1782+ Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104 | 9:50 AM Palermo Airport | 8h58 | 6:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1782+ Regionale 20665 · Regionale 4106 | 9:50 AM Palermo Airport | 11h05 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1782+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 9:50 AM Palermo Airport | 11h05 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2712+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 11:30 AM Palermo Airport | 10h30 | 10:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2712+ Regionale 20665 · Regionale 4106 | 11:30 AM Palermo Airport | 9h25 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2712+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 11:30 AM Palermo Airport | 9h25 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
BA619 · BA522 | 12:15 PM Palermo Airport | 10h05 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1784 · AZ1679 | 12:20 PM Palermo Airport | 5h55 | 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1784+ Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 12:20 PM Palermo Airport | 11h30 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1784+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 12:20 PM Palermo Airport | 8h35 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1784+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 12:20 PM Palermo Airport | 9h40 | 10:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FR 4354 | 12:30 PM Palermo Airport | 1h30 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 8449 | 1:05 PM Palermo Airport | 1h20 | 2:25 PM Pisa International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1766+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 2:25 PM Palermo Airport | 7h35 | 10:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1766 · AZ1679 | 2:25 PM Palermo Airport | 3h50 | 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1766+ Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 2:25 PM Palermo Airport | 9h25 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1766+ Regionale 20717+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 2:25 PM Palermo Airport | 6h36 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1792 · AZ1679 | 3:10 PM Palermo Airport | 3h05 | 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1792+ Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 3:10 PM Palermo Airport | 8h40 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1792+ Regionale 20733+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568 | 3:10 PM Palermo Airport | 7h48 | 10:58 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1792+ Regionale 20717+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 3:10 PM Palermo Airport | 5h51 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1788+ Regionale 20733+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568 | 3:55 PM Palermo Airport | 7h03 | 10:58 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1788+ Regionale 20717+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 3:55 PM Palermo Airport | 5h06 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1788+ Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 3:55 PM Palermo Airport | 7h55 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ W46254+ Leonardo express 4675 | 5:05 PM Palermo Airport | 6h15 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9568+ W46254+ Leonardo express 4669 | 5:05 PM Palermo Airport | 5h53 | 10:58 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20733+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568+ W46254 | 5:05 PM Palermo Airport | 5h53 | 10:58 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1794 · AZ1681 | 7:05 PM Palermo Airport | 3h35 | 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1794+ Regionale 20747+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18252 | 7:05 PM Palermo Airport | 11h34 | 6:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
XZ2716+ Regionale 20747+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18252 | 7:10 PM Palermo Airport | 11h29 | 6:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
XZ2716+ Autobus RMA98 · Regionale 20391+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 7:10 PM Palermo Airport | 12h36 | 7:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
VY6599 · VY6001 | 8:05 PM Palermo Airport | 12h15 | 8:20 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1780+ Autobus RMA98 · Regionale 20391+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 8:30 PM Palermo Airport | 11h16 | 7:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
V71408 | 8:35 PM Palermo Airport | 1h20 | 9:55 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 3927 | 10:00 PM Palermo Airport | 1h30 | 11:30 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 8485 | 10:20 PM Palermo Airport | 1h20 | 11:40 PM Pisa International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Houses Michelangelo’s David alongside major Renaissance sculptures. A must for first-time visitors interested in Florence’s artistic legacy.
Monastic museum with Fra Angelico frescoes and tranquil cells. Ideal for experiencing spiritual art in one of Florence’s most atmospheric spaces.
Florence’s monumental main square, framed by civic buildings and sculpture. A must for first impressions, history, and lively urban atmosphere.
The cathedral square is Florence’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by the Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for architecture lovers.
Riverside viewpoint with one of Florence’s classic panoramas. Best at sunset for sweeping views over the Arno, domes, and historic center.
Thick Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city's signature celebratory dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A rustic Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans, vegetables, and olive oil. A beloved frugal dish rooted in Florentine home cooking.
A thick soup of bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature. It celebrates simple Tuscan ingredients and stale bread.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enoteca Pinchiorri, known for refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar. Elegant and formal.
Legendary casual stop for Lampredotto sandwiches and other tripe specialties. Simple, authentic street food experience in central Florence.
Historic steakhouse famed for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and classic Tuscan dishes. Traditional, bustling atmosphere near Santa Croce.
Moderate for Italy: hotels in the center are pricier, but dining and transit are reasonable versus Rome or Venice.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Florence Peretola Airport -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Florence by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo to Florence flights use the Palermo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Florence airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Florence Peretola Airport is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Florence Peretola Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, 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 Florence Peretola Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Florence Peretola Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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