Fast & easy booking of a taxi from Palermo Airport
For travelers needing a taxi from Palermo Airport (Falcone Borsellino Airport), the direct 30-minute journey costs €51. With Welcome Pickups, you pay a fixed price online, and your English-speaking driver meets you inside the arrivals hall of the only passenger terminal. Standard taxis charge extra fees such as €0.38 per piece of luggage and a €2.29 night surcharge between 22:00 and 06:00, whereas Welcome transfers include all fees in the price provided upfront.
The taxi cost from Palermo Airport to the city center is determined by the meter, unless you opt for a zone fare. If you’d rather organize your ride ahead of time to avoid uncertain fares and potential waiting times, pre-pay for your Palermo Airport transfer with a reputable company like Welcome Pickups. Our seamless booking process lets you secure a private, door-to-door ride with an experienced, English-speaking driver in just 60 seconds.
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Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
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Palermo Airport taxi prices and travel times to popular destinations
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo Airport to Palermo City Center | 44 € | 44 € | 30 MIN |
| Palermo Airport to Piazza Indipendenza | 44 € | 44 € | 30 MIN |
| Palermo Airport to Piazza Don Bosco | 39 € | 39 € | 25 MIN |
| Palermo Airport to Foro Umberto | 50 € | 50 € | 40 MIN |
Meet your driver: Private transfers at Palermo Airport
You’ll have no trouble locating your Palermo Airport taxi driver, as PMO is a relatively small airport with a single terminal that’s easy to navigate.
Those who have pre-paid for their ride with Welcome Pickups will meet their trusted local driver inside the arrivals section. They’ll be holding a sign with your name on it, assist you with your luggage, and escort you to your chosen vehicle for your trip to Palermo.
This is what your journey with Welcome looks like.
1. Visit Welcome’s website or app to pre-arrange your ride and handle all payments on the spot.
2. You will receive an email with the details you need for your upcoming trip, such as the driver’s phone number, registration plate, and photograph.
3. All flights are monitored, allowing our professional drivers to make schedule changes in real time to align with updated pickup times.
4. Upon arrival at Palermo Airport, make your way to the arrivals hall in the terminal to locate your driver.
5. Receive a friendly welcome from your driver as they handle your bags and walk you to their vehicle for the ride into Palermo.
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Palermo Airport taxi: Fixed rates to your destination
Those who opt for a standard taxi will be charged metered fares, calculated per ‘step’: €3.06 for the first step and €0.15 for each additional step, with a minimum fare of €4.59. Be aware that additional charges may apply, including €1.90 for holidays and €0.76 for phone bookings.
For certain routes into the city center, fixed fares are also offered. These are organized into three zones, each covering several key destinations. Zone 1 costs €39, Zone 2 costs €44, and Zone 3 costs €50.
Rather than worry about unpredictable fares, why not arrange a taxi from Palermo Airport to your hotel with Welcome for €51? Our website makes it easy to organize your taxi in just a few clicks. All you have to do is enter your details and flight information, then get a quote from us, make a quick, secure payment, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Here are the benefits of booking a Welcome transfer instead of a standard taxi.
- -A direct line to our customer support team, available around the clock to answer your questions.
- -Flat-rate journeys inclusive of all tolls and surcharges, with no surprises on the day of your trip.
- -Drivers who monitor your flights in real time and, in the event of delays, adjust pickup times free of charge.
- -English-speaking drivers who can share interesting insights about Palermo and provide great travel advice for your holiday.
- -Smooth cancellation policy in case trips need to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- -Timely arrivals, with the quickest routes taken and delays avoided where necessary to ensure you reach your hotel on time.
- -Meet and greet services designed around your arrival at Palermo Airport.
- -Pay for your ride before landing in Palermo, letting you focus on your holiday instead of arranging cash payments.
Professional local drivers: Your expert guides in Palermo
After landing, most travelers are looking for one thing, and that’s convenience, particularly when they arrive in a new city. In these instances, it’s much less stressful to hop into a pre-booked vehicle than to wait in line at the taxi rank and try to figure out how much a taxi from Palermo Airport to the city center costs.
Our drivers are fully licensed professionals whose priority is to get you to your hotel safely and on time, while providing convenient extras that go beyond what traditional taxis offer.
- -You receive your trip details after your booking is confirmed, including your driver’s name and contact details.
- -Because our drivers are reachable via our app or WhatsApp, you can easily contact them before and after the ride.
- -The licensed driver assigned to you will be a knowledgeable local who speaks English and can offer you tips and recommendations for the city.
- -On arrival at Palermo Airport, the driver greets you in arrivals, holding a nameplate with your details.
- -Your luggage is fully taken care of, with assistance provided as soon as you arrive.
- -Flight delays are automatically accounted for, as our drivers update the pickup time if required.
- -You can rest easy knowing your driver has strong knowledge of Palermo’s road network and will choose the best route for your journey.
- -Our prices are fixed with everything included, and you’ll make your payment at the time of booking.
- -Welcome offers plenty of extras to suit your needs, such as baby seats on request or specific vehicle sizes.
Welcome Pickups carefully selects, vets, and trains all of our drivers operating in Palermo to ensure these standards are met on every journey.
Transfers Beyond Palermo with Welcome Pickups
If you’d like to see more of Sicily rather than just Palermo, Welcome provides direct transfers to Cefalù, Catania, and Marsala.
Book a private transfer in advance with a trustworthy operator like Welcome Pickups to the historic fishing village of Cefalù. Begin your holiday with a smooth ride as a licensed, vetted driver collects you for the 1-hour-25-minute journey priced at €140.
Marsala is a popular location for a coastal getaway, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Palermo Airport, with journeys costing €168. Before you know it, you’ll be resting on Spiaggia Torre di San Teodoro, soaking up the sun. You can also travel to Catania if you plan to climb Mount Etna. The trip takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes and costs €72.20 when you plan your trip with us.
When it’s time to head home and you search ‘taxi service to the airport near me,’ Welcome can also help you get there on time for your flight.
Everything you need to know before your Palermo Airport transfer
- Palermo Airport has a taxi-sharing service in the arrivals hall, where up to four people can share a cab for €10 per person. Reservations can be made directly through the two companies that provide rides: Coop Trinacria and Coop Autoradio.
- Taxis at Palermo Airport turn up based on flight arrival times throughout the day. If you can't find a cab at the rank, you’ll need to call a local company directly to book a ride, and wait times can be up to 20 minutes.
- Different taxi rates apply for extraurban routes in Palermo, with per-km rates of €1.79 and night fares of €2.30. You will receive these rates only if your hotel is located outside the main urban areas of Palermo.
- In Italy, including Palermo, the law states that children under 12 or under 150 cm in height must travel in a baby seat in a taxi, but taxis are known for not providing them. If you want a baby seat, you must request it beforehand; otherwise, your child will travel without one.