The weekend after

Sicily from Birmingham, Oct 30–Nov 1: $938 for two, all in

The verdict

Our verdict

Worth it, if

  • Alberto Amedeo Suite, rated 10 by 14 guests
  • Typical highs around 71°F, lows near 51°F this time of year
  • Drive up Mount Etna and walk the craters

The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 15h 30m in all.

Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.

Round-trip flights on FR from Birmingham to Sicily cost $324 per person for Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 when we checked. Three places to stay start at $126 a night for the 2-night stay. The total, before you go: $899 for two, flights and Alberto Amedeo Suite with taxes and fees. Prices move; every link below shows the live price.

Sicily: Discover the vibrant skyline of Palermo, Sicily capturing historic architecture beneath a bright blue sky.
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The total, before you go

$938 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee

For two
Flights for two, round trip$648
Alberto Amedeo Suite, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in$251
Resort fee, collected at the desk$39
The total, before you go$938
A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total)about $160

Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on Ryanair, $160 for two round trip); 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

$324 per person, round trip

$648 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

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Other fares we saw for these dates
AirlinePer personStopsDuration
Ryanair$3242 stops15h 30m
FR + XZ$3402 stops14h 10m
Ryanair$3491 stop15h 35m

Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 2:18 AM GMT+1. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.

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Why Sicily

Why we picked it: Sicily is the best value we priced for the weekend: $324 round trip.

Greek temples, Norman cathedrals, an active volcano and the island's own street food and wine make Sicily a slow road trip rather than a beach stop.

Weather in Sicily, Oct 30–Nov 1

Typical highs around 71°F, lows near 51°F this time of year

Averages for these dates over the last five years
DayTypical highTypical lowTypical weather
Fri, Oct 3071 °F50 °FOvercast
Sat, Oct 3171 °F52 °FRain
Sun, Nov 171 °F51 °FRain

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast

Where to stay in Sicily

Alberto Amedeo Suite

10 14 reviews

PalermoOne-Bedroom Apartmentroom_only

$251 for 2 nights, two guests · $126 a night

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Villa Fiorita Boutique Hotel

★★★★ 9.8 463 reviews

TaorminaKing Room with Sea Viewbreakfast

$1,429 for 2 nights, two guests · $715 a night

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Mendolia Beach Hotel

★★★ 8.4 359 reviews

TaorminaDeluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea Viewroom_onlyfree cancellation

$341 for 2 nights, two guests · $171 a night

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All 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

Signature experiences

  • 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
  • Walk the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento
  • Swim off Ortigia in Syracuse
  • Taste Etna wines at a volcanic-slope winery

Tours and tickets in Sicily

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Getting there and around

Airports in BirminghamBirmingham (BHX)
Airports in SicilyCatania Fontanarossa (CTA), Palermo Falcone Borsellino (PMO)
Flight time15h 30m (2 stops)
Distance1,283 miles each way
Time difference+1 hour

Rental cars for these dates

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What 2 nights in Sicily costs

Estimate
Flights for two$648
Hotel, 2 nights (Alberto Amedeo Suite)$251
Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two$360
Total for two$1,259

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$324 per person
Lowest in the last 30 days$215 (Oct 16, 2026)
Typical price, last 60 days$291
Price checks5

Every price we found on this route

Good to know

  • Passport: passport needed: travelers 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

Questions readers ask

How much does 2 nights in Sicily from Birmingham cost?

About $1,259 for two: $648 in flights, $251 for the hotel and $360 for food, getting around and tickets.

What is the weather like in Sicily Oct 30–Nov 1?

Typical highs around 71°F, lows near 51°F this time of year

Do I need a passport for Sicily?

Yes. Passport needed: travelers from the United Kingdom need a valid passport for Sicily; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Sicily?

15h 30m with 2 stops on FR, on the fare we found.

Is $324 a good price for Birmingham to Sicily?

It is close to the typical $291 per person on this route; the dates and the weather made it a pick.

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Flights $524 + hotel $373 + resort fee $71, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160

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The catch: You land at 8:30 PM Friday and fly home at noon Sunday, Friday shows drizzle, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.

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Sicily: Aerial view of Caltanissetta with dense buildings and hilly backdrop in Sicily.
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Sicily: A picturesque aerial shot of a coastal town in Sicily, showcasing the marina and historic architecture.
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