⚠️ Palermo Airport is a long way from the city — allow for the journey. The shared-taxi service runs from two platforms in the arrivals area, but its per-person fare applies only once four passengers share the car. Arriving late in the evening? Check the last train before relying on it.

PMO

Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport

Palermo, Italy

Where to start

Trinacria Express train from under the terminal, the Prestia e Comandè bus, or a taxi at the arrivals exit

Palermo Airport is at Punta Raisi, roughly 30–35 km west of the city. The Trinacria Express train leaves from a station on the terminal's basement level for Palermo Centrale, with stops including Notarbartolo. Prestia e Comandè buses run about every 30 minutes to the central station via Politeama and Via Libertà. Taxis wait at the arrivals exit, with zone-based fixed fares published by the airport.

Ride Options

Trinacria Express Train

transit

Train to Palermo Centrale and Notarbartolo

AvailabilityStation on the terminal's basement level

Pickup NoteFollow signs down to the station. Check the last train if arriving in the evening.

Convenience

Relative costLower cost

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Prestia e Comandè Airport Bus

shuttle

Airport bus to Politeama, Via Libertà and the central station

AvailabilityAbout every 30 minutes

Pickup NoteTickets online, at the airport ticket office or on board.

Convenience

Relative costCost varies

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Official Taxi

taxi

Taxi at fixed fares by city zone

AvailabilityAt the arrivals exit, coordinated with flights

Pickup NoteZone-based fixed fares are published by the airport. Shared taxis use two platforms in arrivals.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer for the long run into Palermo

AvailabilityAvailable at Palermo Airport — book in advance

Pickup NoteYour driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name sign.

Convenience

Relative costCost varies

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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

No app-based ride service is verified at PMO.

Taxi

Taxis wait at the arrivals exit, coordinated with flight arrivals. Fares to the city are fixed by zone and published by the airport. A taxi information desk is outside the arrivals area. Shared taxis leave from two marked platforms in the arrivals area; the per-person fare applies only with at least four passengers. Licensed taxis can also be booked through the Uber app.

Shuttle

Prestia e Comandè runs the airport bus about every 30 minutes to Palermo Centrale, stopping at points including Politeama, Via Libertà and the port.

Transit

The Trinacria Express (Trenitalia) leaves from the station on the terminal's basement level for Palermo Centrale, with intermediate stops including Palermo Notarbartolo. Check Trenitalia for current times.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked transfer drivers meet you inside the arrivals hall with a name sign.

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Local Tips

The train station is on the terminal's basement level — follow signs to Trinacria Express.
Prestia e Comandè buses run about every 30 minutes; tickets are sold online, at the airport ticket office or on board.
Taxis wait at the arrivals exit; fares to the city are fixed by zone and published by the airport.
Shared taxis use two marked platforms in the arrivals area; the shared fare needs at least four passengers.
If no taxi is waiting, there is a taxi information desk outside the arrivals area.

Tarmyq local tip

Staying near Politeama or Via Libertà? The Prestia e Comandè bus stops there before the central station. Staying north of the centre? The Trinacria Express stops at Palermo Notarbartolo.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palermo Airport from the city?

Roughly 30–35 km. The airport is at Punta Raisi, west of Palermo on the coast.

Is there a train from Palermo Airport?

Yes. The Trinacria Express leaves from a station on the terminal's basement level for Palermo Centrale, stopping at Notarbartolo on the way.

How do taxi fares work at Palermo Airport?

Fares to the city are fixed by zone and published by the airport. Shared taxis are also available from two platforms in the arrivals area, with the shared fare applying once four passengers travel.

Where does the airport bus go?

Prestia e Comandè runs about every 30 minutes to Palermo Centrale, stopping at points including Politeama and Via Libertà.