Specchio di Venere
A lake of volcanic origin in a crater, with turquoise water and areas of mud and thermal water.
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Airport · Pantelleria, Italy
Pantelleria PNL
4 km from central Pantelleria. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 4 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- PNL · LICG
About the airport
Pantelleria Airport is about 4 km south-east of Pantelleria town, on a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily, closer to Tunisia than to Sicily. It is the quickest way to reach the island, with flights mainly from Sicily and mainland Italy.
Terminals
A single, very small terminal. Flights are few and depend a lot on the season, with more connections in summer.
Services
It is a small airport with basic services and very short walking distances. It is worth booking a rental car or taxi in advance, and carrying some cash just in case.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis at the airport exit; the ride to Pantelleria town takes about 10 min. In season it is wise to book ahead.
Ferry Trapani-Pantelleria
An alternative to flying: a ferry from Trapani to Pantelleria's port, with a crossing of several hours.
Airport map
Terminal
A single, very small terminal. Flights are few and depend a lot on the season, with more connections in summer.
Pantelleria
Things to do in Pantelleria
Pantelleria is a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily, closer to Tunisia than to Sicily, with a rugged landscape, terraced zibibbo vineyards, natural hot springs and stone houses called dammusi.
Arco dell'Elefante
A volcanic rock arch by the sea whose outline recalls an elephant's head drinking.
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Dammusi
The traditional lava-stone houses with domed roofs, surrounded by vineyards and terraced fields.
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Cala Gadir
A small bay on the coast, known for its thermal waters by the sea, ideal for a swim.
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How far is the airport from central Pantelleria?
Pantelleria airport is about 4 km from central Pantelleria.
How do I get from the airport to central Pantelleria?
From Pantelleria airport you can take Taxi and Ferry Trapani-Pantelleria (boat). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Pantelleria airport have?
Pantelleria has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Pantelleria?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- A turboprop on the airport apron: Giuseppe Costanza, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The island of Pantelleria: the white town by the sea: Luca Conti from Senigallia, Italy, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rocky coast and terraced fields of Pantelleria: Goldmund100, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Specchio di Venere: mauro from PAVIA, ITALIA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Arco dell'Elefante: Pannucci Stefano, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dammusi: Sabbo65, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cala Gadir: Mediterranean.web, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons