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The best view of Palermo is from the sky. On your flight to Palermo, take in the views of the sparkling sea and the glittering lights of the city center. On a perfect night, the full moon illuminates the city casting a quixotic shadow over Sicily’s largest city. The flight to Palermo is just the beginning of what will become an illustrious Italian excursion.Palermo’s history is a mix of cultures – Roman, Arab, Italian and Asian influences had a hand in the city’s foundation. As today’s first-time travelers are introduced to Palermo’s romantic reputation, previous generations of Sicilians remember Palermo’s most famous Mafia reputation. Once a crime scene for the Cosa Nostra (one of Italy’s most famous families), today Palermo has blossomed into a beautiful city largely undiscovered by tourists. Sicily’s richest city has unique character that keeps it’s devote travelers booking return flights to Palermo every year.
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The winter winds may cool the shores of the island December through March, but it's a sure time to find a seat on a cheap flight to Palermo. Try booking your Palermo flight in the transitional seasons of fall and spring: With high temperatures settling comfortably at 60 degrees F on average, you can enjoy the beaches and Palermo's nightlife without having to deal with crowds of tourists.
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Driving in Palermo is not recommended and parking can be a problem - spaces are very hard to find in the center of the city but there are a few garages.
Palermo International Airport (PMO): Flights to Palermo land at Falcone-Borsellino, which is located 19 miles west of the city center.
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