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| Popular Airport | Falcone Borsellino - Palermo - Punta Raisi Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 1076 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Geneva City Center
Geneva Airport
It is very easy to get to Geneva Airport, where you can benefit from high-quality services while waiting. You can rent a car from the car rental offices in the city center to get to the airport very easily. You can also take advantage of the options such as bus, train, tramway and the free hotel shuttle services from every part of the city to get to the airport or the city center for transfer options.
Bus
You can transfer to the city center firstly by taking the buses that provide transportation to all parts of the city and then get on the buses to the airport. Gare Routiere, which is only five-minute walk away from Gare Cornavin Railway Station, is the central transfer station for buses.
The bus number 5 departs from Thônex-Vallard stop and goes through the Museum, Bel-Air and Fare Routiere stops; Bus 10 departs from the Rive Station and follows a route through Place des Eaux-Vives, Bel-Air and Gare Routiere; Bus 23 departs from ZIPLO Station and goes through Grand-Lancy and Lignon; Bus 28 arrives at the airport by following the Vernier Station in the direction of Parfumerie, or the Nations and Grand-Saconnex stations in the direction of Jardin-Botanique. You need to transfer at Gare Routiere Station in order to get to the airport from other parts of the city.
Train
The trains departing nearly every 10 or 12 minutes from Gare Cornavin Railway Station arrive at the airport in about 6 minutes. Once you arrive at the airport station, go past the shopping center and then you will see the Geneva Airport after a five-minute walk.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Crowne Plaza, Express by Holiday Inn, Ibis, Mövenpick Genève, Nash Airport Hotel, NH Geneva Airport Hotel and Starling Geneva Hotel & Conference Center are among the hotels that offer free shuttle services to the airport.
Tramway
Taking the tramway is another alternative you can prefer to reach Gare Cornavin Railway Station. Among the tramway lines headed to Gare Cornavin are the line 14 passing through Avanchet, Servette Bel-Air, Stand, Petit-Lancy and Onex districts, line 15 running through France, Plainpalais, Pont-Rouge route and line 18 running through Avanchet, Servette and Carouge route.
Lake Boats
If you are on the opposite bank of the lake, you can take advantage of the yellow lake boats to arrive at the airport. In addition to enjoying the lake, the lake boats, which are also used for public transport purposes, can be preferred to transfer to train and bus routes by the passengers who have enough time although they are not an ideal option for fast transportation. The lake boats provide transportation service with M1, M2, M3 and M4 lines, which depart every 10 minutes or half an hour depending on when they are arranged, between Molard, Pâquis, Genève-plage, Eaux Vives and Perle du Lac stations.
Bicycle
If you are close to the Quai du Mont-Blanc area in the vicinity of Bains des Paquis and if you don't have a lot of luggage, you can rent a bike for a deposit and make a pleasant bicycle ride to Gare Cornavin, where you can take advantage of transfer options to the airport.
Taxi
You can also get to the airport in about 15 minutes or half an hour depending on where you are in the city by taking a taxi from the taxi stands in different parts of the city.
Rent a car
Renting a car is also a good option you can prefer to get to the airport. The best way to rent a car in the city is to book online using your computer or smart phone. If you want to make your journey more luxurious and comfortable, you can also rent a limousine.
Airport Information
A landing or take-off takes place every minute at Geneva Airport, which is the fifth most popular airport in Europe. The airport shopping mall, which starts from the top floor of the train station, is only five-minute walk away from the terminal building.
In this large duty-free zone, you can buy fashionable watches, jewelry, alcohol beverages, clothes and delicious Swiss chocolates that are much cheaper than standard prices. In addition, there are also twenty-one affordable and luxurious hotels located about one kilometer from the airport.
Transportation to Palermo City Center from Airport
Falcone Borsellino - Palermo - Punta Raisi Airport
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.
Weather in Palermo
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