Travelling from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Bucharest: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is located in Palermo. Operating on the UTC+2 timezone, Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Palermo.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from PMO to Bucharest. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can get a direct flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest. Start your trip at PMO and land at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Book your seat with Ryanair. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from PMO to Bucharest, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
You can travel to Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Italy. But before reserving your flight tickets from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or other reasons.
The journey from central Palermo to PMO takes approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 39 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to PMO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Bucharest
C$27 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest. Return flights start from C$70. These fares can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from PMO to Bucharest by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is around 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 36 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest. To skip the crowds, head to Bucharest in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from PMO to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Bucharest, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are attractions you won't want to skip in Bucharest.
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