Question 1

Why is Palermo’s airport called Falcone Borsellino?

Accepted Answer

It is named after Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, the two anti-mafia judges murdered by the Sicilian Mafia in 1992. A plaque with their portraits, set into a mosaic of Sicily, stands by one of the terminal’s main entrances.

Question 2

Is there a train from Palermo airport to the city?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the station is built into the basement of the terminal and the service runs every day. Trenitalia publishes the timetables and fares.

Question 3

How much does a taxi cost from Palermo airport?

Accepted Answer

The official fixed fares are €39 to Viale Michelangelo/Viale Lazio, €44 to Corso Calatafimi/Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and €50 to the Central Station/Brancaccio area. Two cooperatives, Trinacria and Autoradio taxi, also run a taxi-sharing service from two platforms at Arrivals: €10 per passenger, with a minimum of 4 people sharing the car.

Question 4

What happens if I stay longer than 15 minutes at the drop-off (Kiss & Fly)?

Accepted Answer

The whole airport site is a camera-monitored Controlled Traffic Zone (ZTC) that logs every vehicle’s entry and exit time and number plate. The Kiss & Fly zones — ground floor at Arrivals, 1st floor at Departures — are free for 15 minutes; stay longer and the vehicle is fined.

Question 5

Do I need my boarding card for the Fast Track lane?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fast Track is a dedicated security lane on the 1st floor, open daily from 4:40am to 9:30pm, reserved for passengers with a boarding card — either holding a card from an airline with a special agreement, or with a ticket bought at the kiosk near the gate (€10, VAT included) or online on Gesap’s site (€9, VAT included). Children under 12 with an authorised adult go through free.

Question 6

When does the EU Entry-Exit System (EES) apply at Palermo airport?

Accepted Answer

It started operating at Palermo airport on 20 October 2025, registering non-EU nationals on short stays at the external border. The system is being rolled out gradually and becomes fully operational everywhere from 10 April 2026.

Palermo, Sicily

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