Falcone Borsellino Airport (Punta Raisi) to Palermo — Transport Guide 2026

Palermo's Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) is about 35 km west-north-west of the city. The Prestia e Comandè shuttle bus runs every 30 minutes to Politeama and Palermo Centrale station, the Trinacria Express train runs from the station under the terminal, and taxis charge fixed fares by zone.

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Last updated: 2026-10

Built from the operators' own pages listed under Sources, read on 3 October 2026.

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Sixty seconds before you land in Palermo.

Falcone Borsellino Airport is about thirty-five kilometres from the city, so plan the ride.

The Prestia e Comandè shuttle bus runs every thirty minutes: six euros online, six fifty on board. It takes about forty minutes to Politeama, and fifty to Palermo Centrale station.

Taxis charge fixed fares by zone: thirty-nine euros to Viale Michelangelo, up to fifty to the central station.

Travelling alone? Taxi sharing is ten euros a person, and leaves once four passengers are in.

There's also the Trinacria Express train from the station under the terminal. Check times on Trenitalia before you go.

Fares from the operators' pages, read on the third of October 2026. Benvenuti a Palermo.

Cheapest
Prestia e Comandè shuttle bus: €6.00 online, every 30 minutes
Fastest
Fixed-fare taxi (€39–50). The bus takes 40 minutes to Politeama.

Every transport option compared

Prestia e Comandè shuttle bus to Politeama, Via Roma and Stazione Centrale

bus · Best for: Central Palermo on a budget
Cost
€6.00 online, €6.50 on board (return €10.00 / €11.00)
Time
40 min to Politeama, 50 min to Stazione Centrale
Frequency
Every 30 minutes, 05:05–01:05 from the airport
Pay on the bus by cash or card, or book online. Children 3–12 pay €4.00; under 3s ride free. Departures after midnight can leave 10–15 minutes late.

Trinacria Express train (Punta Raisi station)

train · Best for: Notarbartolo and Palermo Centrale
Cost
Not listed by the airport
Time
Not listed by the airport
Frequency
Every day
Check times and fares on Trenitalia before you travel.

Taxi at a fixed fare

taxi · Best for: Groups and late arrivals
Cost
€39 to Viale Michelangelo / Viale Lazio; €44 to Corso Calatafimi / Corso Vittorio Emanuele; €50 to Central Station / Brancaccio
Time
Depends on traffic
Frequency
On demand

Taxi sharing

shuttle · Best for: Solo travellers who want a car
Cost
€10 per passenger
Time
Depends on traffic
Frequency
Leaves with at least 4 passengers
Two taxi-sharing platforms are in the arrivals area, run by Coop Trinacria and Coop Autoradio.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Palermo (PMO)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

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Frequently asked

How far is Falcone Borsellino Airport (Punta Raisi) from Palermo?
Falcone Borsellino Airport (Punta Raisi) (PMO) is 35 km from Palermo city centre.
What is the cheapest way from PMO to Palermo?
Prestia e Comandè shuttle bus: €6.00 online, every 30 minutes
What is the fastest way from PMO to Palermo?
Fixed-fare taxi (€39–50). The bus takes 40 minutes to Politeama.