Sicily from Manchester, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £614 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $111 below the highest we saw for these dates
- Alberto Amedeo Suite scores 10 from 14 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs around 71°F and Ballarò market street food in Palermo
The catch: There are two stops and a listed travel time of 21h 5m, typical weather shows rain on Saturday and Sunday, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you're after a short food-and-history weekend and can take Monday off; skip it if you want beach sun or a short flight.
Worth it if you don't mind the travel: the whole trip is $813 for two, which covers the flights at $523 plus 2 nights at Alberto Amedeo Suite at $251, with taxes, fees and the $39 property fee included. You'd go Friday, Oct 30 and come back Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 on RK + FR, and it isn't nonstop: there are two stops.
The total, before you go
£614 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £395 |
| Alberto Amedeo Suite, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £189 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £29 |
| The total, before you go | £614 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£84 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, £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
£198 per person, return
£395 for two, taxes and fees included · RK + FR · 2 stops · 21h 5m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 3:20 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 10:10 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 10:40 PM – Mon, Nov 2, 12:55 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| RK + FR | £198 | 2 stops | 21h 5m |
| LS | £201 | 2 stops | 18h 45m |
| U2 + W4 | £204 | 2 stops | 21h |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 02:25 BST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $262 per person, or $523 for two. That's $111 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 30% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add 2 nights at Alberto Amedeo Suite and the trip comes to $813 for two, all in. That total doesn't include a checked bag or spending money. Late October in Sicily usually means highs around 71°F and lows near 51°F. The grape and pistachio harvests run in October, and the sea is often still warm enough to swim. The heads-up is that typical conditions for Saturday and Sunday show rain. That makes this weekend a better fit for markets, cathedrals and long lunches than for beach days. Prices are what we found when we checked and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a food and history weekend, not a beach stop. It's for a couple or two friends who like to eat their way through a city, wander Norman palaces and baroque streets, and take it slow over an espresso when it rains. The pace is easy because there isn't time to rush: two nights, one base, and a market or a cathedral each day. If you want a big road trip, save it for a longer visit.
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
Our best-value pick is Alberto Amedeo Suite in Palermo. It's $251 for the 2 nights, which works out to $126 a night, for a One-Bedroom Apartment that scores 10 from 14 reviews. It comes with free cancellation and a $39 fee paid at the property, which is already in our total. Palermo centro is good for street food, Norman palaces and chaotic charm. In Taormina, a clifftop resort town with the Greek theatre and views of Etna, Iancu Charme Apartments is the top-rated choice. It scores 9.8 from 479 reviews and costs $775 for the stay, or $388 a night, for an Apartment with Sea View. Also in Taormina, Mendolia Beach Hotel is a 3-star with a score of 8.4 from 359 reviews. It's $341 for the stay, or $171 a night, for a Deluxe Double Room with a balcony and a sea view. All three come with free cancellation.
Alberto Amedeo Suite
£189 for 2 nights, two guests · £95 a night
See roomsIancu Charme Apartments
£585 for 2 nights, two guests · £293 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 if the weather clears
- Taste Etna wines at a volcanic-slope winery
- Swim off Ortigia in Syracuse while the October sea is still warm
Also worth it
- Walk the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Manchester | Manchester (MAN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sicily | Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), Palermo Falcone Borsellino (PMO) |
| Flight time | 21h 5m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,343 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Sicily costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £396 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Alberto Amedeo Suite) | £189 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £272 |
| Total for two | £857 |
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: Manchester to Sicily
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £198 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £193 (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, the currency is the euro, and Sicily is 1 hour ahead of Manchester
- The flight lands at Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), and Palermo Falcone Borsellino (PMO) is the island's other airport
- The return leaves at 10:40 PM on Sunday, Nov 1 and gets in at 12:55 PM on Monday, Nov 2
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $813 total
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
It's worth it if you want a short food-and-history weekend and don't mind two stops. The fare is $111 below the highest we saw for these dates, but typical weather shows rain on Saturday and Sunday.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $813 for two, all in. That's the flights at $523 plus 2 nights at Alberto Amedeo Suite at $251, with the $39 property fee included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money aren't included.
Is it a nonstop flight?
No. The RK + FR itinerary has two stops and a listed travel time of 21h 5m. It leaves Manchester at 3:20 PM on Friday, Oct 30, and the return gets in at 12:55 PM on Monday, Nov 2.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs are around 71°F, with lows near 51°F. Friday usually runs overcast, and Saturday and Sunday show rain, so pack a jacket and plan a few indoor stops.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport. Sicily uses the euro and is 1 hour ahead of Manchester.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one base, like Palermo centro for street food and Norman palaces. It's too short for Etna, Agrigento and Ortigia on the same trip.
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