Palermo
Getting There/Around

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Getting There:

By Air:

Palermo is serviced by Palermo International Airport ( http://www.gesap.it/inglese/html/index.shtml ), located 32 km west of the city. The following airlines offer service to the airport:

Air Europe ( http://www.air-europa.com )

Air Malta ( +33 1 58 18 6405 / http://www.airmalta.com )

Alitalia ( http://www.alitalia.com )

Easy Jet ( +33 8 25 08 2508 / http://www.easyjet.com/ )

Iberworld Airlines ( http://www.iberworld.com )

Meridiana ( +39 199 11 1333 / http://www.meridiana.it )

Ryanair ( http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/ )

Spanair ( http://www.spanair.com )

Tunis Air ( http://www.tunisair.com.tn/publish/log.asp )

Virgin Express ( +821 2230 202 / http://www.virgin-express.com )

Wind Jet ( http://w3.volawindjet.it )

Bus, taxi, and metro services provide transportation from the airport to the city.

Rental car companies from the airports include:

Avis ( http://www.avis.com )

Hertz ( http://www.hertz.com )

Europcar ( http://www.europcar.com )

By Train:

Italy's national train company, Trenitalia ( http://www.trenitalia.com ), offers services to Sicily.

By Bus:

Eurolines ( http://www.eurolines.com ) offers bus service to destinations throughout Italy and Europe.

By Car:

Palermo is accessible by the A3, A20, and A18 motorways.

Getting Around:

Palermo isn't renown for the efficiency of its public transportation, so car rental may be an advisable means of seeing Sicily. However, city buses and taxis offer service throughout the city.