Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Madrid and Palermo follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MAD to PMO start from 08:45 — the earliest with Iberia. The last departure is at 22:15 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MAD to PMO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Palermo (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Among carriers operating MAD to PMO flights, Ryanair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MAD and PMO include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Right now, $45 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $90. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MAD to PMO, book your trip six months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MAD to PMO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
If you're coming in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near PMO:
Explore without limits with a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and find adventure across Palermo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Falcone-Borsellino Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Palermo. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Palermo in January.
The warmest month in Palermo is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to PMO in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Palermo, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Journey around 434 kilometres north to Rome to check off its popular sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres north of Palermo, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.