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PMO

Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport

Palermo, Italy

Where to start
Trinacria Express Train / Taxi

Sicily's capital airport. The Trinacria Express train connects to Palermo Centrale in approximately 50 minutes. Licensed taxis serve the city.

Ride Options

Trinacria Express Train

transit

Budget rail connection to Palermo Centrale

AvailabilityRegular service; check Trenitalia schedule
Pickup NoteTrain station at the airport. Palermo Centrale in ~50 min.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

Direct to hotel in Palermo

AvailabilityAvailable at the rank
Pickup NoteTaxi rank outside arrivals. Fixed rate to city centre
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Palermo — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

Books licensed NCC vehicles via app

AvailabilityAvailable in Palermo via Uber
Pickup NoteIn Italy, Uber dispatches licensed NCC vehicles and white taxis via the app. Standard UberX is not available — book via the Uber app and a licensed taxi or premium vehicle will be sent.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber is not available for standard rides in Italy. Licensed taxis are the main option.

Taxi

Licensed taxis outside arrivals. Fixed rate to Palermo city centre approximately

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles and coaches from outside the terminal.

Transit

Trinacria Express train from the airport station to Palermo Centrale in approximately 50 minutes.

Travel Extras

Need a SIM?Need a lounge?Need a hotel?Need bag storage?

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Local Tips

  • Uber does not operate standard rides in Italy — use licensed taxis.
  • Prestia e Comandè bus connects PMO to Palermo Centrale in ~50 min — the lowest-cost reliable option.
  • Uber does NOT offer standard rides in Italy — taxi to central Palermo uses a fixed flat fare.
  • Trenitalia trains run from PMO to Palermo Centrale in ~60 min — operates frequently daytime.
  • Tipping at PMO: drivers don't expect a tip; rounding up to the nearest euro is appreciated.