- Must visit
Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Flights from Palermo to Trieste depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 01:15, the last at 22:10. The fastest flight covers the 520 miles (838 km) distance in 1h 35m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 520 miles (838 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 1:15 AM |
Last flight 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$173
Average price
$401
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Flights per day
6
Distance
838 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Palermo to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Trieste will cost around $401 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $173.
Of the 6 flights that leave Palermo for Trieste onThu, Aug 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct flights cover the 838 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the longest flights will take 4 h 15 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.
AZ1774 · AZ1357
AZ1778 · AZ1357
AZ1792 · AZ1359
AZ1766 · AZ1359
FR 1758
FR 1758
AZ1774 · AZ1357
AZ1792 · AZ1359
AZ1766 · AZ1359
AZ1778 · AZ1357Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 520 miles (838 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $118 Average price | $278 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 31m Average total duration 19h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 40m Average total duration 23h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Trieste:
A flight is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Trieste costing on average $118.
A flight is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Trieste costing on average $140.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 1m.
Bus takes on average 23h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Trieste flights for today, Wednesday, August 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:40 PM Palermo | 1h40 | 5:20 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Palermo | 15h55 | 11:20 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 20 | |||||
AZ1778 · AZ1357 | 6:10 AM Palermo Airport | 4h15 | 10:25 AM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1774 · AZ1357 | 7:20 AM Palermo Airport | 3h05 | 10:25 AM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1772 · AZ2071 · AZ1359 | 11:20 AM Palermo Airport | 7h10 | 6:30 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Trieste 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 Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo to Trieste flights use the Palermo Airport to Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Trieste 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.
Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia 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 main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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