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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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $204 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to $366 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 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 $324 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $387, a difference of $63. 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, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Palermo flights, with 50% of flights 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 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 Zurich to Palermo:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:57 am
• Latest: departs at 5:20 pm and lands at 7:17 pm.

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 $355. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Palermo takes 1h 57m, covering 680 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 Zurich to Palermo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Palermo flights. 83% 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 4h 48m, compared with 9h 07m via Milan Malpensa (MXP) and 9h 20m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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 Zurich to Palermo range from $276 to $447, with an average of $355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.