Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO, also known as Punta Raisi) sits on the coast west of the city. The drive into Palermo takes about 40 minutes, longer at rush hour, so it is worth knowing your options before you land.
Palermo Airport to the city at a glance
- Private transfer: fixed and paid in advance, about 40 minutes. A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €52 from Palermo Airport to Teatro Massimo (one passenger, pickup on 25 November).
- Prestia e Comandè bus: the airport shuttle to Politeama and Palermo Centrale station, every 30 minutes for most of the day, about 50 minutes. A single costs around €6.
- Trinacria Express train: from the station under the terminal to Palermo Centrale in about 50–60 minutes. Services thin out at weekends and stop around 10 pm.
- Taxi: from the rank outside arrivals. Agree the fare before you set off; Welcome Pickups' guide puts the city-centre fare at about €44 for up to four people.
Private transfers from Palermo Airport
The bus is fine for the centre if you travel light. A transfer is worth it for groups, late arrivals, hotels in the old town's narrow streets, and anything outside the city, such as Cefalù, Mondello or the long drive east to Taormina. You can book a Palermo Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.
Transfers from Palermo to the rest of Sicily
Palermo to Taormina: about 3.5 hours across the island, with no direct bus or train.
Spending a few days in the city? Read our Palermo travel guide and where to stay in Palermo.
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How far is Palermo Airport from the city centre?
It is on the coast west of Palermo, about 40 minutes by car. The Prestia e Comandè bus takes about 50 minutes.
Is the bus or the train better from Palermo Airport?
The Prestia e Comandè bus runs more often and later into the night. The Trinacria Express train stops under the terminal but runs less often and stops around 10 pm.
How do I get from Palermo Airport to Taormina?
There is no direct bus or train. A private transfer takes about 3.5 hours; by public transport you change in Catania or Messina.
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