Nashville to Palermo (BNA–PMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
JFK New York 11h 21m AAB6DL NO New York (JFK) to Palermo flights
LHR London 14h 5m AYBAEI BAJLQR London (LHR) to Palermo flights
EWR Newark 14h 50m UA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Palermo flights
DUB Dublin 20h 40m BAEI FR Dublin (DUB) to Palermo flights
MAD Madrid ~11h 57m IB FR Madrid (MAD) to Palermo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nashville to Palermo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and PMO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to PMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
660
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → PMO
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
PMO → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Palermo is 7 hours ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · PMO: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Palermo.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Italy is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Rome Fiumicino (FCO), Milan Malpensa (MXP), Venice Marco Polo (VCE), or any Italian airport, immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Italy's high-speed rail network connects Rome to Florence in 1 hour 30 minutes, Rome to Naples in 1 hour 10 minutes, and Rome to Milan in 2 hours 55 minutes on Trenitalia Frecciarossa or Italo NTV trains. Book early for the best fares: Rome to Florence starts at EUR 19 ($20.50) on Italo if purchased 3 to 4 weeks ahead. Vatican City and San Marino, both independent microstates within Italy, require no separate visa.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Rome run about 8 hours 30 minutes on ITA Airways, Delta, and United. Newark, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service to Italian cities. Italy uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses, though small shops and trattorias may prefer cash for amounts under EUR 10. Rome's metro has 3 lines: single tickets cost EUR 1.50 ($1.62). A 7-day Roma Pass costs EUR 38.50 and includes unlimited transit plus museum discounts. A proper Italian lunch (primo, secondo, contorno, and house wine) at a neighborhood trattoria runs EUR 15 to EUR 25 ($16 to $27).

Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

BNA–PMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Palermo route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: PMO
IATA / ICAOPMO / LICJ
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr8.9M
Elevation65 ft / 20 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to PMO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, London Heathrow and Newark Liberty.
Palermo is 7 hours ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from PMO to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy, London Heathrow and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.