Palermo Airport to Palermo city centre
Price your transfer
What is included
- A private vehicle for your group. No sharing, no other stops.
- A fixed price with tolls and taxes in. Nothing is added at the end.
- Flight tracking. Land late and the pick-up moves, not the price.
- 60 minutes of free waiting after the flight lands.
- Free cancellation until 24 hours before pick-up.
- One suitcase and one bag per passenger. More than that, tell us when you book.
The journey
Thirty-five kilometres on the A29, forty minutes. The historic centre is dense and the streets around the Vucciria and Ballarò markets are barely wide enough for a car — the driver will say where the nearest stopping point is.
Arriving at Palermo Airport
Punta Raisi sits on a strip of land between the mountains and the sea, thirty-five kilometres west of Palermo. The approach is spectacular and the drive in follows the coast most of the way.
- Thirty-five kilometres to the city, about forty minutes on the A29.
- The Trinacria Express train runs to Palermo Centrale in an hour, but only once or twice an hour.
- For Cefalù or the west coast, going straight from the airport saves doubling back through the city.
How long it really takes
Maps says 40 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.
Realistically, 70 to 115 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.
When to book
Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.
Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.
Before you land
FAQ
How long does it take to get from Palermo Airport to Palermo city centre?
About 40 minutes for the 35 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.
How much is a transfer from Palermo Airport to Palermo city centre?
From €85 for up to four passengers, and €135 for a group of five to eight in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.
Where do I meet the driver at Palermo Airport?
In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.
Can I cancel?
Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full and automatically. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.