Sicily from Birmingham, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £708 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Alberto Amedeo Suite rated 10 by 14 guests, $251 for two nights
- Highs around 71°F during the grape and pistachio harvests
- Sea still warm enough for a swim off Ortigia
The catch: Two stops, a 15h 30m trip out landing just after midnight, a 6:00 AM flight home, and $324 per person against a typical $291.
Worth it if you just want a quick taste of Sicily at any cost in time; skip it if you want a real, rested weekend.
Not worth it this week: the trip is $938 for two, the flights at $648 plus 2 nights at Alberto Amedeo Suite at $251, taxes and fees included. It runs Friday, Oct 30 to Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, on FR, with two stops, not nonstop. The fare sits above the typical $291 per person, and the stops eat most of a 2-night weekend.
The total, before you go
£708 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £489 |
| Alberto Amedeo Suite, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £189 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £29 |
| The total, before you go | £708 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Ryanair, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£245 per person, return
£489 for two, taxes and fees included · Ryanair · 2 stops · 15h 30m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 3:50 PM – Sat, Oct 31, 12:10 AM · back Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 AM – Sun, Nov 1, 1:10 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | £245 | 2 stops | 15h 30m |
| FR + XZ | £257 | 2 stops | 14h 10m |
| Ryanair | £263 | 1 stop | 15h 35m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 02:18 BST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The numbers first: $938 for two covers the flights at $648 and 2 nights at Alberto Amedeo Suite at $251, taxes and fees included. The fare is $324 per person, above the typical $291 we've seen on this route, and the lowest earlier check was $215. That's the main reason we'd wait. The season itself is good: late October brings the grape and pistachio harvests, and the sea is still warm for swimming. Typical highs are around 71°F with lows near 51°F, though the normals show rain for Oct 31 and Nov 1. With two stops, a just-after-midnight landing and a 6:00 AM return, you get about one full day on the island. Sicily rewards a slow trip, so a longer stay or a better fare will serve you better than this weekend.
The kind of trip this is
A food, history and island trip, best taken slowly: Greek temples, Norman cathedrals, Mount Etna, street food and volcanic wines. It suits a couple or two friends who like eating their way through markets and old towns more than lying on a beach. On this schedule the pace is rushed, with one real day to spend, so it fits travelers who don't mind a tight weekend.
Weather in Sicily, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs around 71°F, lows near 51°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 71 °F | 50 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 31 Oct | 71 °F | 52 °F | Rain |
| Sun 1 Nov | 71 °F | 51 °F | Rain |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Sicily
Alberto Amedeo Suite is the best value: a One-Bedroom Apartment in Palermo at $251 for the stay, about $126 a night, rated 10 from 14 reviews, with no free cancellation. Palermo centro is the place for street food and Norman palaces. Villa Fiorita Boutique Hotel is the top rated: a 4-star King Room with Sea View in Taormina, $1,429 for the stay with breakfast, rated 9.8 from 463 reviews, no free cancellation. Mendolia Beach Hotel is the budget pick in Taormina: a Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View at $341, about $171 a night, rated 8.4 from 359 reviews, and it has free cancellation. Taormina is the clifftop town with the Greek theatre and Etna views. Heads-up: the flight lands at Catania, so the Taormina pair sit on the same side of the island.
Alberto Amedeo Suite
£189 for 2 nights, two guests · £95 a night
See roomsVilla Fiorita Boutique Hotel
£1,079 for 2 nights, two guests · £540 a night
See roomsMendolia Beach Hotel
£257 for 2 nights, two guests · £129 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Sicily for these dates
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Where in Sicily
- Taormina: Clifftop resort town with the Greek theatre and Etna views.
- Ortigia (Syracuse): Baroque island old town with markets and sea swimming.
- Palermo centro: Street food, Norman palaces and chaotic charm.
- Cefalù: Beach town under a Norman cathedral, an hour from Palermo.
- Noto / Val di Noto: Honey-coloured baroque towns and quiet countryside stays.
What to do in Sicily
- Eat arancini and cannoli in Palermo's Ballarò market
- Watch a sunset from Taormina's ancient Greek theatre
- Drive up Mount Etna and walk the craters
- Taste Etna wines at a volcanic-slope winery
- Swim off Ortigia in Syracuse while the sea is still warm
- Walk the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Birmingham | Birmingham (BHX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sicily | Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), Palermo Falcone Borsellino (PMO) |
| Flight time | 15h 30m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,283 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Sicily costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £489 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Alberto Amedeo Suite) | £189 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £272 |
| Total for two | £950 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Birmingham to Sicily
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £245 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £162 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £220 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United Kingdom need a valid passport for Sicily; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: euro (EUR).
- Grape and pistachio harvests; the sea is still warm for swimming
- You need a passport; Sicily uses the euro and is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
- The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) has two stops and takes 15h 30m out.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and is not in the $938 total.
- The $39 property fee at Alberto Amedeo Suite is already counted in the total.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked; they can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The fare is $324 per person against a typical $291, the trip has two stops, and you land just after midnight and fly home at 6:00 AM Sunday. Sicily deserves more than one full day.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$938 for two, all in: flights at $648 plus 2 nights at Alberto Amedeo Suite at $251, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra. Our budget with $360 of spending comes to $1,259.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, a passport is required. Sicily is in Italy, uses the euro, and runs 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs around 71°F and lows near 50°F to 52°F for these dates. The normals show overcast skies Friday and rain on Saturday, Oct 31 and Sunday, Nov 1.
Is 2 nights enough?
Not on this schedule. The outbound lands just after midnight on Saturday and the return leaves at 6:00 AM Sunday, so you get about one day. Pick one area, like Palermo centro, if you go.
Where does the flight land?
At Catania Fontanarossa (CTA). Palermo Falcone Borsellino (PMO) is the island's other airport. The best-value stay is in Palermo, so plan the transfer before you book.
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