CDG to PMO Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Paris to Palermo flight turbulent?

The CDG–PMO route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on CDG to PMO?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (180 seats), that's rows 12–19. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from CDG to PMO?

The CDG to PMO flight takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is the Paris to Palermo flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast

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Paris · Palermo · 2h 40m

Turb Score

2h 40m

Duration

1,101 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for CDG–PMO

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About the CDG–PMO route

The Paris to Palermo route is a short European hop covering just 1,267 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 37,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.

The route is served by Transavia, Ryanair on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 1,267 miles (1,101 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.

Turbulence levels on CDG–PMO

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm

LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady

ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause

HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly CDG–PMO

Turbulence by month

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Light

Moderate

Rough

Best seat on CDG–PMO

Airbus A320 (180 seats)

Front

Rows 1–11

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 12–19

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 20+

Rougher

Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

The 2h 40m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.

Leisure traveler · November

Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps crossing northern Europe. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.

Parent traveling with kids · April

A few bumpy patches crossing northern Europe, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.

Frequent flyer · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Paris to Palermo flight turbulent?

The CDG–PMO route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 22/100.

When is turbulence worst on CDG to PMO?

Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.

Which seat is smoothest on CDG to PMO?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (180 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 12–19. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from CDG to PMO?

The CDG to PMO flight takes approximately 2h 40m, covering 1,267 miles (1,101 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly CDG to PMO?

The main airlines operating this route are Transavia, Ryanair, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.

Data Sources

PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route

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