Flights to Palermo
Palermo is bursting with history, culture, and attractions and the list of things to see and do is endless. Get ready to dine on authentic Sicilian foods, swim off beautiful beaches, and marvel at ancient architecture.
SAS flies to Palermo in Italy from/via Oslo, Copenhagen or Stockholm. We fly to most of our destinations all year round, a few are seasonal.
We fly from all our destinations in Europe, the US (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C.), Canada (Toronto), and Asia (Bangkok and Tokyo).
Benefits on your flight to Palermo
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- Airport: Palermo Airport (PMO)
- Currency: Euro
- Time zone: CET: UTC+1/ CEST: UTC+2
- Official language: Italian
Discounted tickets for kids
Experience Palermo with the kids in tow. SAS offers up to 90% discounts on children’s tickets to make it more affordable to bring your little ones on your holiday to Italy.
Board a flight to Palermo and enjoy an island break
The delightful town of Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily and is home to 12th-century cathedrals, a neoclassical theatre, and a royal palace that dates back to the 9th century.
The Palazzo dei Normanni, the Cappella Palatine, and Teatro Massimo should all be on your Palermo to-do list. Don’t forget to stroll around the central Ballaro street market to find a souvenir to commemorate your time on the island.
There are plenty of things to do in Palermo and the wider island to suit all traveler types.
Fly with SAS to Palermo Airport, and you’ll be ready and raring to begin your holiday feeling relaxed and well rested.
Palermo is called the Kingdom of the sun and is truly worth a visit. This cultural melting pot gives you the best of Italy.
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Palermo offers plenty of things to do. Here are some of our tips.
One of the best
Mercato Il Capo
Il Capo (the head) is the best of Palermo's four main street markets. It has the feel of a traditional Arab souk. You can buy everything from oriental spices to flowers, fresh fish and exotic vegetables. Savor the local street food sandwich Pane con panelle – a bun stuffed with chickpea fritters and fried mashed potato balls, flavored with fresh mint and lemon. When to go: mornings until 1pm.
The heartbeat of Palermo
Quattro Canti
Stop for a moment and feel the heartbeat of Palermo in this 17th century Baroque square – one of the earlier examples of real urban planning. The curved facades with their fountains and statues reflect the opulence of the city's golden era.
Sicilian delights
Ferdinando II Le eccellenze di Sicilia
This intimate wine shop sells only high-quality Sicilian products carefully selected from small producers. Here you can find delights such as bottarga, a delicacy made from cured fish roe, as well as fine olive oils, Modica chocolate and Amara Rossa, a bitter liqueur made from red oranges. And, of course, an excellent selection of wines.
Busy bar and restaurant area
Via Isidoro la Lumia
This calm, chic street close to Teatro Politeama turns into a busy bar and restaurant area in the evening. Socialize while satisfying your appetite at laid-back cocktail bars, steakhouses and snack bars. One of the best and busiest places to eat is seafood restaurant La Pesceria, Via Isidoro la Lumia 21.
Stay at an palace
Quintocanto Hotel & Spa
Even though you're in the heart of a chaotic city, you'll find tranquility in this modernized 16th-century palace. The hotel restaurant Locanda del Gusto is considered one of the best in town.
Traditional street food
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
A popular place for breakfast or a gastronomic lunch or dinner. Antica Focacceria has been around since 1834 but achieved wider fame in 2008 when its owners stood up to the Mafia. For a quick snack, try the arancini (fried rice balls with a variety of fillings) or the sfinciuni (traditional Sicilian thick-crust pizza).
Stylish bed and breakfast
BB22
This stylish bed and breakfast offers an artistic ambience with a touch of romance. Located in the quarters of Palazzo Pantelleria, just behind Piazza San Domenico, you'll wake up in the historic center of Palermo.
The best cappuccino
Antico Caffè Spinnato
One of the best places for a relaxing cappuccino, this charming pasticceria dates back to 1860. Here you can sample excellent cakes, pastries and Sicilian ice-cream, which the locals enjoy served in a sweet bread bun. It's located in the classy pedestrian street Via Principe di Belmonte, just a few meters from the busy shopping street Via Ruggiero Settimo.
One of the best beaches in Sicily
Mondello beach
With its turquoise water, white sand and Art Nouveau buildings, Mondello is rated as one of the best beaches in Sicily. It's just a 30-minute bus ride west of Palermo city center. During summer, the beach is highly congested though some hotels have private sections. Mondello Palace Hotel is one of these, located just behind the beachfront. Another option is the beachside hotel Unìco Boutique Hotel d'Arte, which has a terrace overlooking the bay.
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Always included in your trip to Palermo
At SAS we strive to ensure you have a comfortable journey. Always included in your flight to Palermo is easy online check-in, coffee and tea onboard and use of the SAS App. Regardless of which ticket type you carry, you’ll always enjoy certain SAS customer benefits.
Do you want more comfort on your journey? Feel free to upgrade your ticket to the next travel class and get access to Fast Track, SAS Lounges, priority boarding and meals & snacks onboard.
| Included in your travel class: | SAS Go | SAS Plus | SAS Business* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hour money back guarantee | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carry-on | LightYes* Smart/Pro1 x 8 kg |
2 x 8 kg* | 2 x 8 kg |
| Checked bag(s) | LightNo Smart/Pro1 x 23 kg |
Smart1 x 23 kg Pro2 x 23 kg |
2 x 32 kg |
| Fast track** | No | Yes | Yes |
| SAS Lounge** | For an additional fee | Yes | Yes |
| Food & beverages | Long distance flights to/from Asia, Canada and US:Yes Flights within Scandinavia/Europe:Can be pre-ordered |
Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | For an additional fee | For an additional fee | Yes |
*flights to/from Asia, Canada and US **When available
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