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Among airlines operating Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

Only Ryanair operates flights between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and Palermo.

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo usually depart from Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and arrive at Palermo Punta Raisi (PMO).

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $85 round-trip via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared to $129 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 5% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $125 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $217, a difference of $92. 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 Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 pm and lands at 2:20 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 9:40 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 47% above the route average of $148. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo takes 2h 15m, covering 804 miles.

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 Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $40, which is 70% below the typical average for this route.

Ryanair is the only airline operating Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo flights. 85% 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 at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 50m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 47m via Naples (NAP).

Palermo is 1 hour behind Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Palermo range from $104 to $183, with an average of $148 over the past 12 months. Anything below $104 counts as a good deal.