- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Flights from Palermo to Genoa depart on average 23 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 491 miles (791 km) distance in 1h 30m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 491 miles (791 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Flights per day 23 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 12:15 AM |
Last flight 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$385
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Flights per day
13
Distance
791 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Palermo to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Genoa will cost around $385 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 13 flights that leave Palermo for Genoa onThu, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct flights cover the 791 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the longest flights will take 4 h 25 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 2909
FlixBus+
U23502
FlixBus+
U23502
Regionale TRENORD 80346+
Regionale Veloce 3029+
U23502
AZ1774 · AZ1383
FR 2909
AZ1774 · AZ1383
AZ1794 · AZ1389
AZ1782 · AZ1395
AZ1778 · AZ1383Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 491 miles (791 km)
| Flight | Most popular Ferry | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $121 Average price |
9h 27m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 58m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 17h 6m Average total duration 16h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 15m Average total duration 18h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Genoa:
A ferry is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Genoa costing on average $121 (€100).
A ferry is $45 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Genoa costing on average $137 (€113).
A ferry is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Genoa costing on average $151 (€124).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Ferry takes on average 10h 58m.
Train takes on average 16h 36m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Genoa flights for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ7344 · AZ7339+ Regionale TRENORD 80374+ Regionale Veloce 3041 | 11:50 AM Palermo Airport | 10h28 | 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
AZ7344 · AZ7339+ Regionale TRENORD 80370+ Regionale Veloce 3041 | 11:50 AM Palermo Airport | 10h28 | 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
AZ7344 · AZ7339+ FlixBus | 11:50 AM Palermo Airport | 9h40 | 9:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2 transfers | |
AZ1784 · AZ1391 | 12:20 PM Palermo Airport | 6h15 | 6:35 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1766 · AZ1391 | 2:25 PM Palermo Airport | 4h10 | 6:35 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1792 · AZ1391 | 3:10 PM Palermo Airport | 3h25 | 6:35 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80378+ Regionale TRENORD 2383 · Regionale Veloce 3045+ U23606 | 5:00 PM Palermo Airport | 6h57 | 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 382+ S1 TRENORD 10882 · Regionale Veloce 3045+ U23606 | 5:00 PM Palermo Airport | 6h57 | 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 80380+ Regionale Veloce 3045+ U23606 | 5:00 PM Palermo Airport | 6h57 | 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
AZ1794 · AZ1389 | 7:05 PM Palermo Airport | 3h45 | 10:50 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2909 | 9:10 PM Palermo Airport | 1h30 | 10:40 PM Genoa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
AZ1778 · AZ1383 | 6:10 AM Palermo Airport | 4h25 | 10:35 AM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1774 · AZ1383 | 7:20 AM Palermo Airport | 3h15 | 10:35 AM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
U23502+ FlixBus | 9:20 AM Palermo Airport | 6h10 | 3:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
U23502+ Regionale TRENORD 80346+ Regionale Veloce 3029 | 9:20 AM Palermo Airport | 6h58 | 4:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
U23502+ FlixBus | 9:20 AM Palermo Airport | 12h10 | 9:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
AZ1782 · AZ1395 | 10:15 AM Palermo Airport | 4h20 | 2:35 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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