Sicily from Edinburgh, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £457 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $178 per person, $93 below the highest we saw
- Marina Holiday Hotel & Spa: 8.5 from 515 reviews, breakfast included
- Highs near 71°F, with the sea still warm for swimming
The catch: You'll have 1 stop and 17h 55m of travel time, rain is typical for Oct 31 and Nov 1, and a hold bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you pack light and want a food-and-history weekend in the warmth; skip it if a long travel day for 2 nights sounds like too much.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day: the whole trip is $605 for two, which covers the U2 flights at $356 and 2 nights at Marina Holiday Hotel & Spa at $221, plus $28 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. You go Friday, Oct 30 and come back Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, and the flights have 1 stop, not direct.
The total, before you go
£457 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £269 |
| Marina Holiday Hotel & Spa, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £167 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £21 |
| The total, before you go | £457 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£70 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on easyJet, £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
£134 per person, return
£269 for two, taxes and fees included · easyJet · 1 stop · 17h 55m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 2:50 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 7:45 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 8:15 AM – Sun, Nov 1, 9:15 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | £134 | 1 stop | 17h 55m |
| FR + U2 | £187 | 1 stop | 19h 5m |
| easyJet | £138 | 1 stop | 13h 40m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 02:20 BST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare we found is $178 per person, or $356 for two. That's $93 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 34% gap across 12 offers we checked. Add 2 nights at Marina Holiday Hotel & Spa and the trip comes to $605 for two before you go. That covers the flights, the hotel and its $28 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. Hold luggage and spending money aren't in it. Late October is still harvest season for grapes and pistachios, and the sea stays warm enough to swim. Typical highs are around 71°F, with lows near 51°F. Rain is common on Saturday and Sunday, so plan for markets, churches and wine tastings as much as the beach. You land on Friday at 7:45 PM and have all of Saturday free. It's a quick taste of the island, and it might be enough to bring you back for longer.
The kind of trip this is
This is a food and history getaway on an island, not a lazy beach weekend. It suits a couple or two friends who like street food, old stone towns and a glass of wine from the slopes of a volcano. With 2 nights and one full day, the pace is quick. Pick one corner of Sicily, eat well and save the road trip for next time.
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
We priced three places, and all of them include breakfast and free cancellation. Marina Holiday Hotel & Spa in Balestrate is the best value: $221 for the stay ($111 a night), 8.5 from 515 reviews, with $28 in property fees already counted in the trip total. Filinona B&B in Noto is the top rated, at 9.9 from 247 reviews and $314 for the stay, plus $41 in property fees. It puts you in Noto / Val di Noto, a good pick for honey-coloured baroque towns and quiet countryside. B&B Giardino Di Pietra in Ragusa Ibla, Ragusa, scores 9.6 from 334 reviews and costs $290 for the stay, plus $34 in property fees. If you'd rather base yourself in Ortigia (Syracuse), you get markets and sea swimming right in the old town.
Marina Holiday Hotel & Spa
£167 for 2 nights, two guests · £84 a night
See roomsFilinona B&B
£237 for 2 nights, two guests · £119 a night
See roomsB&B Giardino Di Pietra
£219 for 2 nights, two guests · £109 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
- Drive up Mount Etna and walk the craters
- Watch a sunset from Taormina's ancient Greek theatre
- Eat arancini and cannoli in Palermo's Ballarò market
- Swim off Ortigia in Syracuse while the sea is still warm
- Taste Etna wines at a volcanic-slope winery
- Walk the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Edinburgh | Edinburgh (EDI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sicily | Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), Palermo Falcone Borsellino (PMO) |
| Flight time | 17h 55m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,498 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Sicily costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £269 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Marina Holiday Hotel & Spa) | £167 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £272 |
| Total for two | £707 |
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: Edinburgh to Sicily
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £134 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £119 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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 for this trip.
- The currency is the euro, and Sicily is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.
- The flights fly into Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), and the island also has Palermo Falcone Borsellino (PMO).
- A hold bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $605 total.
- All three hotels include breakfast and offer free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you don't mind a long travel day. The fare is $93 per person below the highest we saw for these dates, and the hotel scores 8.5. The downsides are 1 stop, 17h 55m of travel time and rain that's typical for the weekend.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $605 for two when we checked: $356 for the flights, $221 for 2 nights at Marina Holiday Hotel & Spa and $28 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. Hold luggage (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra. Prices can change.
When do the flights leave and land?
You leave Edinburgh on Friday, Oct 30 at 2:50 PM and land in Catania at 7:45 PM. The return flight leaves on Sunday, Nov 1 at 8:15 AM and gets in at 9:15 PM. Both flights are on U2 with 1 stop.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are around 71°F and lows near 50°F to 52°F. The averages show overcast skies on Oct 30 and rain on Oct 31 and Nov 1, so pack a light waterproof.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Sicily. You'll also pay in euros, and the island is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one full Saturday and one area, such as Etna and its wineries or a market morning and a baroque old town. The island is a slow road trip, so seeing more of it takes a longer stay.
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