Search Flights from Montpellier to Palermo

It is incredibly easy and fast to go to Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport, which is 7 kilometers away from Montpellier city center. Taking advantage of buses and trams, you can go to the airport by paying a very small amount of money, as well as you can prefer taxi or car rental alternatives which are more comfortable means of transportation.

Tramway and Bus

The best way to get to Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport from Montpellier city center is to take the airport buses. You can reach the Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport in 15 minutes by airport shuttle bus 120, which departs from the "Place de l'Europe" tram stop which is very close to the city center. As of the year 2016, the most up-to-date ticket price to take advantage of this bus is 1.60 Euros. Another option you can prefer is to get on the tram line 1 to Odysseum and then take the shuttle buses from the Place de l'Europe tram stop. If you want to buy a valid ticket for both tramway and buses, you need to pay a fee of 2.60 Euros.

Taxi

There are the city taxis that directly go to the airport from Montpellier city center as well as the airport taxis run by the airport on a fixed price tariff. You can come across these taxis in the central points of the city. Holiday Taxis, which is one of the most preferred taxi companies, also offers affordable alternatives. It is possible to reach the airport by taking a taxi for a fare of 20-30 Euros. If you cannot get one of the airport taxis, you can call a taxi to wherever you are in Montpellier by calling +33430966060.

Rent a car

In order to go to Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport from Montpellier city center or from anywhere in the city by the car you are going to rent, you need to follow the Montpellier Exit (A9 Motorway). Then, you can reach the airport in about 5-7 minutes.

Airport Information

Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport, also known as Fréjorgues, is located in the south of France; the airport is located 7 kilometers south-east of Montpellier city center. Free internet access, tourist information offices, parking spaces that are open 24/7, VIP and lounge rooms, banks, ATM machines, currency exchange, duty free store known as Baltona Shop, other souvenir shopping stores, and eating and drinking places such as Trib's Bar and Villa Plancha Bar are some of the facilities you can benefit from at Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport, which has been in service since 1946.

Palermo Airport, also known as Falcone-Borsellino Airport, is located 35 kilometers from the center of Palermo. Falcone-Borsellino Airport, which serves its passengers in Palermo, in Sicily, Italy's most popular island, is known as the busiest airport in the south of Italy at the same time.

It is possible to fly with a number of airlines such as Ryaniar, Air Italy, Air Berlin and easyJet from the airport which has four departments. At Palermo Airport, one of the busiest airports in Italy, you can find restaurants and cafés as well as ATMs where you can withdraw money. The airport also has two VIP passenger lounges, one belonging to Alitalia Airlines and the other belonging to other airline companies.

Elevators, toilets and other common areas are suitable for disabled people at the disabled friendly airport. Buses, taxis, rental cars and airport shuttles are available to reach the center of Palermo from the airport. Among these options, taxis are the most frequently preferred vehicle by tourists. The bus is waiting for its passengers as a more economical choice compared to the taxi in the city.

Another option in the city is car rental, which is a very handy way to evaluate for access to Palermo and its surroundings as well as other cities in Sicily. In the center of the city you can easily reach many places on foot or by bicycle.

Bus

Buses that serve between the airport and the city center are also known as The Prestia e Comande and are waiting for their passengers just outside the terminal building. For more detailed information about buses, you can also contact +39 0 915 804 57.

Buses departing from the center of Palermo, Piazza Castelnuovo and Central Station, continue to take their passengers from there to the airport. The first bus departing every half an hour from the airport is at 06:30. The first bus from the city center to the airport on the other hand is at 05:00. You need to pay an average of 7-8 euros for each passenger to the buses that would take you to the airport in an average of 40-50 minutes.

Buses are also available from the airport to destinations such as Agrigento and Trapani. However, the intervals for these routes are lower. You can make your payment in cash in the bus, but remember that you must have the euro for this. Payments with different currencies are generally not accepted in transport vehicles operating in the city.

Taxi

You can easily arrive in Palermo by taking a taxi from the Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Although the fare of the taxis that meet the passengers at the exit of the airport terminal is not very low, you may consider paying a little more due to the convenient transportation facilities the taxi offers. Moreover, the taxi drivers have a lot of knowledge about city center and the hotels. This is why you can easily find your hotel and other places to visit.

The journey from the airport to the center of Palermo by taxi takes an average of 45 minutes and at the end of this time the amount you need to pay is around 35 Euro. If you are traveling with your relatives, or if you share your taxi with other passengers coming from the airport to the city center, there is also a chance to decrease the amount you pay a bit more.

Car Rental

Palermo is also a great city to rent cars. As soon as you arrive at the airport, you can rent your car from companies that you will see at the terminal building such as AVIS, Europcar, Hertz and Autoeuropa. Renting a car in the city is also ideal for traveling around Palermo and other parts of Sicily. By booking online you can make use of advantageous prices and see your options easily.

Airport Shuttle

You can also use the airport shuttles, one of the most preferred options, to get to the center of Palermo from the airport. Airport shuttles are generally a bit more expensive compared to busses and even taxis, you can use these vehicles at lower fares in low seasons.  

Some hotels in Palermo can also arrange airport shuttle services for their guests free of charge. However, you must first obtain information and make a reservation if necessary. When you are ready for your trip, you can contact your hotel and, if they offer the service, you can reach the center of Palermo in about 40 minutes using these services provided by your hotel.

Luxurious Vehicles

Although not a preferred option in Palermo, you can also prefer luxurious vehicles to get to the city center from Palermo airport.  Please note that the cost of this service offered by some Palermo hostels and private companies is much more expensive than other options, although it varies according to the vehicle and the season.

If you would like to take advantage of luxury vehicles, which meet their passengers with a special driver usually, mostly preferred by couples coming for honeymoon, you can do a short search on the internet to get information about these vehicles.