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Falcone Borsellino - Palermo - Punta Raisi  Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1380 Km

Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Transportation to Palermo City Center from Airport

Falcone Borsellino - Palermo - Punta Raisi  Airport

Palermo Airport, also known as Falcone-Borsellino Airport, is located 35 kilometers from the center of Palermo. Falcone-Borsellino Airport, which serves its passengers in Palermo, in Sicily, Italy's most popular island, is known as the busiest airport in the south of Italy at the same time.

It is possible to fly with a number of airlines such as Ryaniar, Air Italy, Air Berlin and easyJet from the airport which has four departments. At Palermo Airport, one of the busiest airports in Italy, you can find restaurants and cafés as well as ATMs where you can withdraw money. The airport also has two VIP passenger lounges, one belonging to Alitalia Airlines and the other belonging to other airline companies.

Elevators, toilets and other common areas are suitable for disabled people at the disabled friendly airport. Buses, taxis, rental cars and airport shuttles are available to reach the center of Palermo from the airport. Among these options, taxis are the most frequently preferred vehicle by tourists. The bus is waiting for its passengers as a more economical choice compared to the taxi in the city.

Another option in the city is car rental, which is a very handy way to evaluate for access to Palermo and its surroundings as well as other cities in Sicily. In the center of the city you can easily reach many places on foot or by bicycle.

Bus

Buses that serve between the airport and the city center are also known as The Prestia e Comande and are waiting for their passengers just outside the terminal building. For more detailed information about buses, you can also contact +39 0 915 804 57.

Buses departing from the center of Palermo, Piazza Castelnuovo and Central Station, continue to take their passengers from there to the airport. The first bus departing every half an hour from the airport is at 06:30. The first bus from the city center to the airport on the other hand is at 05:00. You need to pay an average of 7-8 euros for each passenger to the buses that would take you to the airport in an average of 40-50 minutes.

Buses are also available from the airport to destinations such as Agrigento and Trapani. However, the intervals for these routes are lower. You can make your payment in cash in the bus, but remember that you must have the euro for this. Payments with different currencies are generally not accepted in transport vehicles operating in the city.

Taxi

You can easily arrive in Palermo by taking a taxi from the Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Although the fare of the taxis that meet the passengers at the exit of the airport terminal is not very low, you may consider paying a little more due to the convenient transportation facilities the taxi offers. Moreover, the taxi drivers have a lot of knowledge about city center and the hotels. This is why you can easily find your hotel and other places to visit.

The journey from the airport to the center of Palermo by taxi takes an average of 45 minutes and at the end of this time the amount you need to pay is around 35 Euro. If you are traveling with your relatives, or if you share your taxi with other passengers coming from the airport to the city center, there is also a chance to decrease the amount you pay a bit more.

Car Rental

Palermo is also a great city to rent cars. As soon as you arrive at the airport, you can rent your car from companies that you will see at the terminal building such as AVIS, Europcar, Hertz and Autoeuropa. Renting a car in the city is also ideal for traveling around Palermo and other parts of Sicily. By booking online you can make use of advantageous prices and see your options easily.

Airport Shuttle

You can also use the airport shuttles, one of the most preferred options, to get to the center of Palermo from the airport. Airport shuttles are generally a bit more expensive compared to busses and even taxis, you can use these vehicles at lower fares in low seasons.  

Some hotels in Palermo can also arrange airport shuttle services for their guests free of charge. However, you must first obtain information and make a reservation if necessary. When you are ready for your trip, you can contact your hotel and, if they offer the service, you can reach the center of Palermo in about 40 minutes using these services provided by your hotel.

Luxurious Vehicles

Although not a preferred option in Palermo, you can also prefer luxurious vehicles to get to the city center from Palermo airport.  Please note that the cost of this service offered by some Palermo hostels and private companies is much more expensive than other options, although it varies according to the vehicle and the season.

If you would like to take advantage of luxury vehicles, which meet their passengers with a special driver usually, mostly preferred by couples coming for honeymoon, you can do a short search on the internet to get information about these vehicles.

Weather in Palermo

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 11ºC - Max 16ºC
ThursdayMin 10ºC - Max 18ºC
FridayMin 11ºC - Max 16ºC
SaturdayMin 12ºC - Max 14ºC
SundayMin 9ºC - Max 16ºC

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