How to Get from Palermo Airport to the City?
Palermo Airport, named Falcone-Borsellino or Palermo-Punta Raisi, is the second busiest airport in Sicily in terms of passenger traffic, after Catania Airport. It is also the ninth-largest airport in Italy.
The airport is located approximately 35 km west of the city of Palermo, in the Punta Raisi area.
The transfer from the airport to Palermo city center can be done by shuttle bus, local bus, train, or taxi. You can also rent a car from the airport or book a private transfer.
1. Shuttle Bus
The company Prestia e Comandè provides shuttle bus transport from the airport to Palermo city center. The bus station is located on the right side of the terminal exit.
The journey from the airport to the Central Station (Palermo Centrale) takes about 50 minutes.
The price of a ticket purchased online is:
- Adults: €6
- Children 2-12 years: €4
Tickets are valid for all departures on that specific day. To maintain your boarding priority, you should arrive 20 minutes before the departure time.
The bus stops at the following stations: Palermo Airport - Via Belgio 2 - Viale Alcide De Gasperi 82 - Via Croce Rossa 56 - Via Liberta 106 - Via Liberta 80 - Via Liberta 89 - Via Liberta 42 (Piazza Croci) - Piazza Ruggero Settimo (Politeama) - Via Roma 265 (Vucciria) - Stazione Centrale (Via T. Fazello).
2. Train
There is a direct train from the airport to Stazione Centrale in Palermo.
The airport train station is located in the basement of the terminal. The journey takes between 40 and 65 minutes, and the ticket price starts from €6.8. You can check the train schedule on Trenitalia.
3. Taxi
The taxi companies present at the airport are Cooperativa Trinacria and Cooperativa Autoradio Taxi.
The fares are fixed, established by the Municipality of Palermo:
- Viale Michelangelo/Viale Lazio: €39
- Corso Calatafimi/ Corso Vittorio Emanuele: €44
- Foro Umberto I/ Villabate: €50
4. Private Transfer
Another (more expensive) way to get from the airport directly to Palermo is via a private transfer. You can also check the transfer options offered by KiwiTaxi.
5. Car Rental
Sicily has many tourist attractions that would be a shame to miss. A rental car won't just help you get from the airport to the city; it will give you the freedom to travel across the entire island and set your own schedule. Check out these useful tips for a driving holiday in Sicily.
