Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Palermo Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
The benches are nice,with good cushion and no armrest. But remember to bring eye-mask, ear-plug and sleeping bag to ensure a good sleep. – Atom
PMO Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport.
What to Expect
Palermo Airport (code: PMO) consists of a small terminal with a dozen expensive eateries and shops, located primarily on the airside. WiFi is available and there are plenty of outlets for charging mobile devices. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first class lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below.
Sleeping in Palermo Airport
Travellers report feeling safe in this airport and that airport staff are generally accommodating to overnight sleepers. There is plenty of comfortable, armrest-free seating and benches, but reviewers are mixed about other elements that help or hinder sleep, with some finding the airport noisy and bright, while others said it was quiet with dim overnight lighting. Perhaps it’s a case of finding the right spot in the terminal. A reader (April 2019) suggests heading to the 3rd Floor, where they enjoyed a quiet night (at least until 5:00AM) on “chairs that you can lie on”. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are many hotels near Palermo Airport in nearby Tarrasini, a 15 minute drive away. The drive to Palermo is 20-35 minutes away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Palermo, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- Gesap VIP Lounge – Location: Landside, 1st Floor. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Palermo Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
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Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedules, with some open as early as 5:00AM. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Two “recharge point” booths are available in the departures lounges.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers
Unfortunately, there are no showers available to freshen up. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Palermo Airport in the departure lounges and in the Gesap VIP Lounge. Connect to the “HOT SPOT GESAP” network.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. There are four machines, one of which dispenses foreign currencies. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Airside, 1st Floor.
Currency Exchange – Temporarily Closed – A Bureau de Change is available in Check-in A. Hours: 7:00AM – 9:30PM.
Duty Free & Shopping – Aelia offers Duty Free shopping. In addition, the airport offers several shops including 2 Hub convenience shops for any last minute needs.
Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit the airport information desk for assistance! Location: Arrivals Area, landside, Ground Floor. Hours: 6:00AM – 12:00AM.
Luggage Wrapping – Temporarily Closed – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having your bags wrapped in plastic. Location: landside on the 1st floor, near Check-in B. Fee: €10 per bag.
Medical Services – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, first aid services are available.Location: Check-in B, on the 1st floor. Hours: Open 24 hours.
Pharmacy – Location: Departure Hall, 1st Floor. Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Buses
PMO airport is well connected to the bus system offering four options. Whether you are looking for a connection to the city centre or longer, onward travel there should be an option for you. All buses allow for tickets to be purchased on board; however, it may be more economical to buy in advance. For rates, routes and schedules, visit the Palermo Airport website.
Car Rentals
These car rental agencies offer service onsite: Avis • Europcar • Goldcar • Hertz • Holiday Car Rental • Maggiore • Locauto • Leasys • Sicily by Car • Auto Europa • Sicily Car Rental • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available for hire at the taxi stand near the Arrivals exit. Flat rates are available to key points in the city. Also near the taxi stand is two platforms for shared taxis, which depart with a minimum of 4 passengers. The fare for a shared taxi is € 8 per passenger.
Train
A train connects the airport to the Palermo central station, along with surrounding cities. The station is just located at the basement of the terminal. Visit the Trenitalia website for more information on routes, schedules and fares.
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Last updated: 2024-02-07
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