LHR to PMO Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the London to Palermo flight turbulent?

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

Q: Which seat is smoothest on LHR to PMO?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Boeing 737 (186 seats), that's rows 14–22. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

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

The LHR to PMO flight takes approximately 3h 5m.

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

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London · Palermo · 3h 5m

Turb Score

3h 5m

Duration

1,289 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for LHR–PMO

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About the LHR–PMO route

The London to Palermo route is a short European hop covering just 1,483 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 Ryanair, easyJet on Boeing 737 · Airbus A320 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 1,483 miles (1,289 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on LHR–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 LHR–PMO

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on LHR–PMO

Boeing 737 (186 seats)

Front

Rows 1–13

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 14–22

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 23+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

Flew London–Palermo in November, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.

Business traveler · November

Some light chop over the channel — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in July.

Regular traveler · July

There was some noticeable movement near the coast that made me grip the armrest. My seatmate (clearly a regular) didn't even look up from their book. Perspective.

First-time flyer · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the London to Palermo flight turbulent?

The LHR–PMO route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 26/100.

When is turbulence worst on LHR 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 LHR to PMO?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 737 (186 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14–22. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from LHR to PMO?

The LHR to PMO flight takes approximately 3h 5m, covering 1,483 miles (1,289 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly LHR to PMO?

The main airlines operating this route are Ryanair, easyJet, flying Boeing 737 · Airbus A320 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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