Flying from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Palermo is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is located in Palermo.
Your flight from Chicago to PMO won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like August or vacation periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Chicago to PMO. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from central Chicago to ORD is roughly 40 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Want a handy hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between Chicago Midway International Airport and PMO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 21 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to PMO:
About Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Palermo. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 39 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, C$560 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just C$811. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Chicago to PMO if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
February is the quietest time to fly to Palermo. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Palermo. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Chicago to PMO during then and you can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Palermo
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Palermo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Giardino Alberico Gentili, Giardino Pubblico D. Sagona and Monumento dedicato a Don Pino Puglisi are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Palermo itinerary.
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