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Airport · Palermo, Italy

Palermo Falcone-Borsellino PMO

25 km from central Palermo. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.

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About the airport

Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport is at Punta Raisi, in the municipality of Cinisi, about 30 km west of Palermo, between the sea and the mountains. It is the main airport of western Sicily and is named after the judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino.

Terminals

A single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, next to the sea. It handles a lot of domestic and European traffic all year round.

Services

The terminal has shops, cafés and restaurants, cash machines and car rental desks. It is a large airport, busy all year and with more flights in summer.

Terminal exteriorThe airport by the sea, among mountains, seen from the air

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Getting to the city

  • Trinacria Express

    Train between Punta Raisi station, next to the airport, and Palermo Centrale station; the journey takes under an hour.

  • Prestia e Comandè

    Direct bus between the airport and central Palermo, stopping at Teatro Politeama and the Centrale station.

  • Taxi

    Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Palermo takes about 40 min.

Airport map

Terminal

A single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, next to the sea. It handles a lot of domestic and European traffic all year round.

Palermo

Things to do in Palermo

Palermo is the capital of Sicily, a city of lively markets, palaces and a blend of Arab, Norman and Baroque cultures. Its historic centre, with cathedrals and mosaic-decorated chapels, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cattedral de Palermo

Cattedral de Palermo

A cathedral mixing Norman, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles, part of the Arab-Norman ensemble listed as a World Heritage site.

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Teatro Massimo

Teatro Massimo

One of the largest opera houses in Europe, with a broad staircase and an imposing Neoclassical portico.

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Capilla Palatina

Capilla Palatina

The royal chapel of the Norman Palace, famous for its golden Byzantine mosaics and its Arab-style wooden ceiling.

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Quattro Canti

Quattro Canti

The Baroque crossroads of the historic centre, with four curved façades decorated with fountains and statues.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is the airport from central Palermo?

Palermo Falcone-Borsellino airport is about 25 km from central Palermo.

How do I get from the airport to central Palermo?

From Palermo Falcone-Borsellino airport you can take Trinacria Express (train), Prestia e Comandè (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

How many terminals does Palermo Falcone-Borsellino airport have?

Palermo Falcone-Borsellino has one terminal: Terminal.

Landing in Palermo?

Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.

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