Palermo Airport – flight delay and flight cancellation
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1410 flights tracked
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2 flights cancelled
Palermo Airport is an international airport in the capital of Sicily, Italy. It is located about 35 km northwest of Palermo’s city centre. It had over 6.6 million travellers in 2018 and is the base for Alitalia, Danish Air Transport, Ryanair, and Volotea.
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Palermo Airport MCT
It is important to be aware of the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) in an airport when the route has a connecting flight. It is a good idea to be aware of this before booking any flight. The MCT is also a deciding factor when a traveller makes a claim for compensation for a missed connection. Below you can see the MCT for connecting flights in Palermo Airport.
- Between domestic flights: 30 min.
- Between domestic and international flights: 40 min.
- Between international flights: 40 min.
Palermo Airport terminal
Airport terminals are the totally separate sectors which make it possible for air travellers to transfer between transport on the ground, gates and the plane. It is very important to confirm from which terminal you are departing from or travelling through as passengers may need some more time to get to the correct one, especially in larger airports. There is 1 Terminal in Palermo Airport.
Terminal 1 – Air Malta, Alitalia, EasyJet, Ryanair, Volotea and others
Getting from Palermo Airport to city centre
It can be challenging to find the most convenient way to get to the city centre when travelling to a destination for the first time. Public transportation is not always accessible immediately at the airport and taxis might be expensive. We recommend reviewing all the alternatives prior to the flight so you can find out what your options are and can schedule your trip respectively.
For the latest information and public transport connections go here.
Palermo Airport bus
- Prestia e Comandè
Direction: Palermo Centrale
Travel time (approx.): 50 min.
Palermo Airport taxi
- Pick up point: outside the Terminal
Travel time (approx.): 40 min. to the city centre
Approximate price: 45 EUR
Where to have a rest in Palermo PMO Airport
At times you can have a lengthy wait between flights, for example an overnight layover or a flight delay until the next day. When this happens, it is good for travellers to be familiar with where they can unwind and pass their time between flights.
Palermo Airport lounge
Airport lounges offer passengers the benefit of waiting for their flight in a comfortable environment and provide services such as food and beverages, WIFI, spaces to relax in and showers.
- Gesap VIP Lounge
Location: Departures, Level 1
Opening hours: 05:30 AM - 09:30 PM, daily
Palermo Airport hotels
When your flight departs the following day or the lounge isn’t so comfortable, you can opt for staying in a hotel close to the airport. Sometimes hotels are located in the airport building, however at others you may need to leave the airport vicinity to get to a nearby hotel. We have chosen the best alternatives for you in case you choose to stay in a hotel between flights.
- Magaggiari Hotel
Price: from 100 EUR per night
Address: Via Impastato Peppino, 7, 90045 Cinisi PA, Italy
Contact: +39 091 866 5351
Website: click - B&B Villa Rosa dei Venti
Price: from 50 EUR per night
Address: Piazza Paolo Borsellino e Giovanni Falcone, 107, 90045 Cinisi PA, Italy
Contact: +39 091 869 4438 - Tra le Braccia di Morfeo Hotel
Price: from 50 EUR per night
Address: Via Carlo, Viale C. Alberto dalla Chiesa, 41/A, 90049 Terrasini PA, Italy
Contact: +39 393 908 8212
Website: click
Palermo Airport restaurants, bars & cafes
Feeling hungry or thirsty when travelling is the last thing you want. Whatever you’re looking for, whether it’s a quick snack for the plane, a spot for coffee before an early flight, or a place to relax and sit down during a layover, we have a selection of possibilities to cover your needs.
Go here to find a comprehensive list of dining places in Palermo Airport.
- Autogrill "Territori d'Italia"
Description: self-service restaurant
Location: Departures, Level 2
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM, daily - Sky Lounge
Description: snack bar
Location: Departures, Level 2
Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 09:30 PM, daily - Autogrill "Time Cafe"
Description: snack bar
Location: Boarding area, Levels 1 and 2
Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 10:30 PM, daily - Bar Autogrill
Description: bar, savoury and sweet snacks
Location: Arrivals and Check-in area, Level 1 - Autogrill "Ai Quattro Canti"
Description: bar
Location: Departures, Level 2
Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 09:30 PM, daily
Palermo Airport shops
The airport shops are the ideal place to buy that last-minute souvenir, or simply to kill some time before the flight. Our guide below can help you to discover the best shopping spots for your needs.
Follow this link for a complete description.
- Aelia
Description: Duty Free
Location: Boarding area, Level 2 - Camomilla Italia
Description: women's clothing and accessories
Location: Departures, Level 2 - Discover Sicily
Description: Sicilian products and souvenirs
Location: Departures, Level 2 - NAU!
Description: sunglasses, optical glasses, contact lens, accessories
Location: Departures, Level 2 - MC2 Saint Barth
Description: beachwear
Location: Departures, Level 2v
Palermo Airport car hire
Sometimes driving is the most suitable option to explore a destination, or perhaps you need a car for your trip. This list of car hire companies will help you to pick the best choice for your journey.
- Hertz
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:30 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
Contact: +39 091 213 112 - Europcar
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
Contact: +39 091 591 688 - Avis
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:30 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
Contact: +39 091 591 684 - Budget
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily
Contact: +39 091 591 684 - Enterprise
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
Other services in Palermo Airport (PMO)
- Lost & Found
- Pharmacy (Farmacia)
Location: Departures, Level 1
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
Contact: +39 091 704 4184 - FLYME - Baggage wrapping service
Location: Departures, Level 1 - Information desk
Location: Arrivals
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
Contact: +39 091 702 0273
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