- 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 5h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $22 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. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 491 miles (791 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Flights per day 23 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 12:15 AM |
Last flight 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$253
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$494
Fastest journey on Aug 30
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
4 h 47 m
Flights on Aug 30
10
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 $494 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $253.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 10 flights from Palermo to Genoa, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct flights cover the 791 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the longest flights will take 6 h 29 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.
AZ1784 · AZ1391
AZ1794 · AZ1389
XZ2712 · XZ2427
Regionale Veloce 3025+
W46601+
Regionale TRENORD 80336
FlixBus+
W46601
FR 2909
AZ1794 · AZ1389
XZ2712 · XZ2427
AZ1784 · AZ1391
Intercity 637+
W46601+
Regionale TRENORD 80332Omio 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 an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry 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 $105, while a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 491 miles (791 km)
| Flight | Most popular Ferry | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $130 Average price |
7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 17h 5m Average total duration 16h 35m 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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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 $16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Genoa costing on average $121.
A ferry is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Genoa costing on average $130.
A ferry is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Genoa costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Ferry takes on average 10h 55m.
Train takes on average 16h 35m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Genoa flights for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:25 PM Palermo | 8h25 | 9:50 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Palermo | 1h30 | 5:25 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Palermo | 15h30 | 8:35 AM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Palermo | 26h20 | 8:50 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
FlixBus+ W46601 | 6:15 AM Palermo Airport | 9h15 | 3:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80336+ Regionale Veloce 3025+ W46601 | 6:15 AM Palermo Airport | 8h03 | 2:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 80332+ Intercity 637+ W46601 | 6:15 AM Palermo Airport | 6h29 | 12:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
LG578 · LG6995+ Regionale Veloce 3077+ Regionale TRENORD 80362 | 9:05 AM Palermo Airport | 11h13 | 8:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
LG578 · LG6995+ Intercity 685+ Regionale TRENORD 80366 | 9:05 AM Palermo Airport | 11h39 | 8:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
LG578 · LG6995+ Regionale Veloce 3041+ Regionale TRENORD 80370 | 9:05 AM Palermo Airport | 13h13 | 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
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Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Celebrated art museum in a UNESCO palace, showing European paintings from medieval to baroque periods in elegant historic interiors.
Historic palace museum with frescoed rooms, portraits, and decorative arts. A cornerstone of Genoa’s civic collections on Via Garibaldi.
UNESCO avenue lined with splendid Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Genoa’s grandest street and the city’s essential architectural walk.
Historic old port redeveloped with promenades, museums, and harbor views. A lively base for walking, sightseeing, and modern Genoa culture.
Large central square framed by civic buildings and the famous fountain. A classic meeting point and key stop between the center and old town.
Liguria's iconic flatbread made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Crisp outside and soft inside, it is a classic Genoese street food.
Fresh basil sauce from Genoa made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, pecorino, and olive oil. It is the city's most famous pasta condiment.
Hand-shaped twisted pasta traditionally served with pesto, green beans, and potatoes. This combination is a hallmark of home-style Genoese cooking.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the old harbor area, known for refined Ligurian seafood tasting menus and polished contemporary service.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving classic Genoese dishes, pesto, and seafood in a warm, established setting.
Popular casual spot famed for farinata and other wood-fired Ligurian street foods. Simple atmosphere, central location, and long local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are reasonable for most tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis are usually rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
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Most Palermo to Genoa flights use the Palermo Airport to Genoa Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Genoa 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.
Genoa Airport is 5 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genoa 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 Genoa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genoa Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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