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Alghero Riviera Del Corallo Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

510 Km

Transportation to Airport from Palermo City Center

Falcone Borsellino - Palermo - Punta Raisi  Airport

The airport in Palermo, which is considered the center of the Sicily known for its wonderful climate and historical remains, is about 35 kilometers from the city center. The airport, also known as Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport, is well known as one of the busiest airports in the region.

The airport acts as a meeting point so to speak of visitors from different cities of Europe especially during the summer months. You can reach the airport, which is close to the city center, at the end of a journey of about 40 minutes from the historical center of Palermo. Among the vehicles you can use for this journey are buses, leading to economical options in the city, taxis that are ideal for those seeking a comfortable and uninterrupted journey and shuttles provided by hotels and private companies.

If you are willing to use your own vehicle, you can also travel by renting a car in Palermo. The great advantage of the rental cars is that they provide easy access between Palermo and its surroundings as well as other points of the island without having limitations about time.

Bus

The journey you will make from the center of Palermo by buses, which are known as Prestia e Comande, is fast. Moreover, the ticket prices are not high. You can reach the airport in about 40 minutes by paying an average of 7-8 Euros. Buses from Palermo city center depart from Castelnuovo and Central Station.

You also have the opportunity to reach Palermo Airport from different settlements such as Agrigento and Trapani. However, while the expeditions from these places are increased during the summer months, they are not as often as those from Palermo.

If you are planning to arrive at the airport by bus from the city center, make sure that you get enough Euros before you board the bus. Although you can pay in taxi and other vehicles in foreign currency, the buses usually accept Euro.

Taxi

It is also possible to reach Palermo Airport from the city center by taxi. Moreover, there is no time and hour constraint to use these tools. You can arrive at the airport from the city center by taxi from early in the morning until late at night. If you want to travel by taxi you have to pay 35 Euro on average.

You do not have much chance of negotiating the price with taxis. However, if you find volunteers from your hotel to share your taxi or you are travelling with friends, you can decrease the amount you have to pay. If you want to tip a taxi in the city, 10% of the total fare would be enough.

Car Rental

In Palermo, there are offices of numerous international car rental companies such as AVIS, Hertz and Europcar. You can rent your car from on these companies at the airport or in Palermo city center and continue your journey with a rental car. Rental cars in the city are generally comfortable, but if you do not have a good knowledge of the roads you should opt for a car with navigation equipment. By reducing the risk of getting lost on this voyage, you can find your way much easier.

Airport Shuttle

You can get information from your hotel in advacen and use an airport shuttle service prepared for you if your hotel provides this service. Traveling with these vehicles takes 35-40 minutes on average and is considered one of the most comfortable options in the city. In Palermo you also have the opportunity to take advantage of the provide companies that provide this service for transport. You can choose the best alternative for you and make your reservation by getting information from your hotel and private companies beforehand.

Luxurious Vehicles

There are also luxury car options in the city, especially preferred by honeymooners and wanderers who want to feel special. These vehicles, which usually serve with private drivers, also offer the fastest journey from the city center to the airport. If you decide to proceed with these vehicles, you can make reservations online and find your vehicle ready on your doorstep.

Airport Information

Falcone-Borsellino Airport, which connects Sicily's center Palermo to the rest of Italy and the world, welcomes its passengers 35 kilometers away from the center of Palermo. Although the airport is not too big, it is one of the largest and busiest airports in the south of the country. There are restaurant and cafés and private passenger lounges waiting for passengers at the airport where air companies such as Air Italy, Air Berlin, Ryanair and easyJet have flights to.

One of these lounges, where you can sip your tea and chowder in a relaxed atmosphere, is reserved for the passengers of Alitalia Airlines. If you are flying with a different company, you can take advantage of the second private passenger lounge at the airport.

In Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport, there are bank branches and ATMs belonging to different banks. You can complete your different banking transactions such as withdrawing and transferring money. In the airport, which is designed for the comfort of the disabled, you can see the equipment prepared for the disabled in the common areas as well as in the elevators.

You can also enjoy Palermo by renting a car from the offices of car rental companies located at the airport. You need to be careful to keep your driving license with you both when renting a car and along the way.

Transportation to Alghero City Center from Airport

Alghero Riviera Del Corallo Airport

Travelling to the city center from Alghero Fertilia Airport, which is approximately 10 kilometers away, is very easy and economic by transportation vehicles like bus and taxi. The buses, which are also very budget-friendly, carry passengers to the city center from the airport from the early hours of the morning. In addition, rental cars and taxis are among the other options that can be used to reach the city center from Alghero Airport.

Bus

You can come to the stops located on the right side after going out of the terminal of Alghero Fertilia Airport and get on a bus going to the city center. The buses carrying passengers to the center of Alghero operate from 05:00 am to 11:00 pm. It is possible to reach the train station in the city center in about 25 minutes by bus and the last stop in the center in about 30 minutes. The ticket prices are around 1-2 Euro. If you buy your ticket before leaving the airport terminal, you can have the chance to travel for a more affordable cost. If you buy your ticket from the driver, you can pay a little more for the ticket.

If you want to travel in the direction of Sassari from Alghero Fertilia Airport, you can use the buses departing during the day. After a travel lasting only 30 minutes, you can come to the city center and reach the hotels that are within walking distance. Sassari buses costs around 3 Euro per passenger. If you are planning to travel to Sassari and nearby places, you can learn the departure times of the Sassari buses and other necessary information from the internet before landing at the airport.

Taxi

You can reach the city center from Alghero Airport, which is only 15 minutes away, in a short time by using a taxi. Taxi can be preferred as a more comfortable and faster transportation alternative compared to the means of public transportation like bus. If you wish, you can make a reservation before landing at Alghero Airport by using the online reservation systems. Three passengers can travel to the city center by using a taxi. There are many taxis waiting in front of the airport for their passengers. If you have much luggage, this transportation option is the ideal choice for you and you can reach your destination in a short time in a comfortable way.

Car Rental

There are a few different car rental companies offering service for the passengers in the arrivals terminal of Alghero Fertilia Airport. You can take the road to the city center from the airport by renting a car from one of these companies. Ruvioli, Sardinya, Maggiore, Sicily by Car, Green Motion and Sixt are among the companies offering car rental services at Alghero Airport. If you wish, you can rent your car before your travel and take the road to the city center without losing time.

Weather in Alghero

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 2ºC - Max 15ºC
TuesdayMin 3ºC - Max 15ºC
WednesdayMin 2ºC - Max 16ºC
ThursdayMin 3ºC - Max 15ºC
FridayMin 11ºC - Max 15ºC

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