How to get from Milan to Palermo
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Palermo. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 888 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
888 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €14Checked Sep 9 | 1h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €58Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 37h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€14Checked Sep 91h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€58Omio catalogue, Sep 937h 05m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan Malpensa → Falcone–Borsellino Airportflight
Wizz Air Malta·1h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Milan to Palermo
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€15October 2026
€15Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz Air MaltaMilan Malpensa-Falcone–Borsellino AirportSee live options and dates →
ITA AirwaysMilan Linate-Falcone–Borsellino AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMilan-Rome Tiburtina, Rome Tiburtina-PalermoBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, ITA Airways, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Palermo works
Start with a Wizz Air Malta flight from Milan to Palermo, about 1h 50m. In total it's roughly €14 over 1h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Palermo?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Palermo from Milan?
About 888 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Palermo cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €14 to €42. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Milan to Palermo?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 50m.
How long is the flight from Milan to Palermo?
About 1h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Milan and Palermo?
Milan is MXP and Palermo is PMO, so this route is usually written MXP to PMO.
Which operators run Milan to Palermo?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, ITA Airways, FlixBus.
Can you get from Milan to Palermo without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 14h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Palermo?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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