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Among airlines operating Zurich to Palermo flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Palermo.

Flights from Zurich to Palermo usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Palermo Punta Raisi (PMO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Palermo.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 176 € return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with 315 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Palermo most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 0% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Zurich to Palermo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 279 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 334 €, a difference of 54 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Palermo route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Palermo flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Palermo are Mercato di Ballarò, Mondello Beach, and Palermo City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Palermo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Palermo:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 and lands at 8:57
• Latest: departs at 17:20 and lands at 19:17.

The flight takes about 1h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of 306 €. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Palermo takes 1h 57m, covering 1.762 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Zurich to Palermo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 104 €, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Palermo flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 48m, compared to 9h 07m via Milan Malpensa (MXP) and 9h 20m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Palermo Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 2 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Easy Car Hire
• Record go
• Eurorentcar
• Felirent
• Goldcar Rental SP

Return flights from Zurich to Palermo range from 238 € to 386 €, with an average of 306 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 238 € counts as a good deal.