Falcone–Borsellino Airport

Falcone–Borsellino Airport is about 35 km west of central Palermo, reached along the A29 motorway. The Prestia e Comandè bus takes about 50 minutes to Palermo Centrale station, with stops at Politeama and Via Roma on the way. The train to Palermo Centrale takes about an hour. By road, journey times depend on traffic entering the city.

No. The airport is in the town of Cinisi on the coast west of Palermo, about 35 km from the city center. It is also called Punta Raisi after the headland where it stands. Buses, trains, taxis and pre-booked transfers connect it with the city, and coaches run onward to other parts of western Sicily.

Palermo airport has one terminal that handles all domestic and international flights. The arrivals hall is on the ground floor, with the taxi rank and bus stops just outside. The railway station for trains to Palermo Centrale is on the level below the terminal, so you can reach the platform without crossing a road.

Ryanair, Volotea, easyJet and Wizz Air operate most routes, linking Palermo with mainland Italy and cities across Europe. ITA Airways and Aeroitalia fly to Rome, Lufthansa to Munich and Frankfurt, Turkish Airlines to Istanbul, and DAT to Lampedusa and Pantelleria. In summer, Neos flies to New York JFK and United Airlines to Newark. All airlines use the same terminal.

The official taxi rank is directly outside the arrivals exit on the ground floor, next to a taxi information desk. There are also bays for shared taxis. If no cars are waiting, the desk can call a taxi cooperative, with a wait of around 20 minutes. Use only the official rank rather than accepting offers inside the terminal.

You can take the Prestia e Comandè bus or the train. Buses leave every 30 minutes from outside arrivals and reach Palermo Centrale station in about 50 minutes, running from around 05:05 to 01:05. Trains leave from the station below the terminal, usually twice an hour, and take about an hour to Palermo Centrale.

Yes. The Trinacria Express train runs from Punta Raisi station, on the level below the terminal, to Palermo Centrale in about an hour, with stops in the city including Notarbartolo. Trains usually run twice an hour in each direction from early morning until around midnight. Platforms are reached by ramps, as the station has no lift.

Uber operates in Palermo through Uber Black, which uses drivers with licensed private-hire vehicles, so you can request a ride in the app. Fewer cars are available than in large cities, especially late at night. The official taxi rank outside arrivals and the airport bus are reliable alternatives if no car is nearby.

Italy is in the Schengen area, so standard Schengen entry rules apply, and many nationalities can visit visa-free for short stays. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks.

Regional coach companies stop outside the terminal with direct routes to Trapani, Agrigento and Sciacca, and a summer-only service to Cefalù. These buses run less often than the city bus, so check timetables before you travel. You can also reach these towns by taxi or private transfer, or take the train into Palermo and change there.

Palermo uses Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October. The currency is the euro (EUR). Sicily has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters, so light clothing works for most of the year.

The airport is operated by GESAP S.p.A., whose shareholders include the city and province of Palermo. It handled about 9.2 million passengers in 2025, its highest total so far, with around 3.1 million on international flights. It has two crossing runways and opened to flights in 1960.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.