Saline di Trapani
Salt pans along the coast between Trapani and Marsala, with old windmills and very photogenic scenery at sunset.
Tickets →Trapani, Italy
Trapani: airports, things to do and where to stay
Trapani is a port city at the far western tip of Sicily, with an old town on a spit of land reaching into the sea. It is known for its salt pans and is the starting point for Erice and the Egadi Islands.
Trapani airports
From the airport to central Trapani
Trapani-Birgi airport is about 13 km from central Trapani.
Autoservizi Salemi
Bus between the airport, Trapani and Marsala, with timetables linked to flights.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Trapani takes about 20 min.
Trapani
Things to do in Trapani
Erice
A medieval village on a hilltop above Trapani, with cobbled streets, a castle and wide views over the coast.
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Torre di Ligny
A 17th-century defensive tower at the tip of the peninsula, now home to a museum, with sea views.
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Mura di Tramontana
The old walls on the north side of the old town, with a small beach and fishing boats next to the houses.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Trapani?
Trapani is served by Trapani-Birgi (TPS).
How far is the airport from central Trapani?
Trapani-Birgi airport is about 13 km from central Trapani.
How do I get from the airport to central Trapani?
From Trapani-Birgi airport you can take Autoservizi Salemi (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Trapani?
Highlights of Trapani include Saline di Trapani, Erice, Torre di Ligny, and Mura di Tramontana.
Photo credits
- Saline di Trapani: Einaz80, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Erice: Krzysztof Popławski, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Torre di Ligny: Michiel1972, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mura di Tramontana: TrapaneseEricino, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons