How long is the BT5550 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 5 min. Rome to Palermo is 410 km (255 mi).

Which terminal does BT5550 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BT5550 have?

Also listed as BTI5550 (airBaltic's ICAO code) and BT 5550.

Can I get compensation if BT5550 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

BT5550 Flight Status airBaltic: Rome to Palermo (BTI5550)

airBaltic BT 5550

Landed 26' Late

FCO Rome

Scheduled: 17:15
Actual: 18:06

Terminal: 1 | Gate: A48

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

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PMO Palermo

Scheduled: 18:20
Actual: 18:46
Delay: 26'

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)

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Landed 17h 35m ago 100%

FCO 18:06 PMO 18:46

410 km (255 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 410 km / 255 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:05 · Actual Duration: 00:40

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BT 5550 Flight Status & Schedule airBaltic Rome to Palermo

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	FCO	PMO	18:06	18:46	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 06	FCO	PMO	18:18	18:57	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 05	FCO	PMO	17:26	18:08	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	FCO	PMO	17:53	18:34	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	FCO	PMO	17:31	18:13	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	FCO	PMO	17:35	18:20	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	FCO	PMO	18:10	18:53	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 30	FCO	PMO	18:28	19:12	Delayed	Track >

airBaltic flight BT 5550 links Rome and Palermo, 410 km (255 mi) apart, and flies five times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The timetable allows 1 h 5 min, but the flight usually takes about 40 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 51 minutes late and landed at 18:46, 26 minutes late.

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About BT 5550

Route: Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport FCO to Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport PMO
Distance: 410 km (255 mi)
Typical flight time: 40 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time: 4 of the last 7
Average delay when late: 32 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 1

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Yesterday's 26-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.

BT 5550 FAQ

How long is the BT5550 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 5 min. Rome to Palermo is 410 km (255 mi).
How often is BT5550 late?: 3 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 32 minutes on average.
Which days does BT5550 fly?: Five times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BT5550 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BT5550 have?: Also listed as BTI5550 (airBaltic's ICAO code) and BT 5550.
Can I get compensation if BT5550 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

BT5550 and Rome FCO to Palermo PMO Flights

Flight BT5550 is a code-share airBaltic flight of the ITA Airways operated AZ1795.

Other flights departing from Rome FCO: AZ354, AZ1167, EC6101, W46013

Other flights arriving at Palermo PMO: XZ2715, AZ1795

All flights connecting Rome FCO to Palermo PMO.