Search Flights from Tunis (Tunisia) to Palermo

There are various transportation options to reach Carthage Airport from Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. In addition to taxis, buses, trains and car rental option, it is also possible to get to the airport by car thanks to the parking area at the airport.

Taxi

Taxi option is among the fastest transportation options you can prefer to reach Carthage Airport from the city center. You can easily get to Carthage Airport thanks to taxis, which are more costly than other transportation option yet at the same time the safest, fastest and the most comfortable alternative.

Bus

It is also very easy to get to Carthage Airport by the buses you can take from the bus stops or bus stations in the city center. You can travel in a more economical way thanks to buses that are more affordable compared to the trains. You can also choose from various buses that are offered as cheap and luxurious buses.

Train

There is no direct train service to Carthage Airport from the railway stations in Tunis; however, you have the opportunity to reach the airport by taking a taxi or bus after you get off the train. You can get on the trains, which are a fast means of transportation, from the city's train stations or the stops.

Rent a car

Another way to get to Carthage Airport is to rent a car. You can rent any model car from the companies that offer car rental services in the city center and then you can reach Carthage Airport after a pleasant and comfortable journey.  Once you arrive at the airport, you can deliver the rental car to the offices at the airport and then catch your flight easily.

Airport Information

Carthage Airport is located 7 kilometers away from the city center of Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia that has a coast on the Mediterranean Sea in the Africa continent. Muslims live in Tunisia, an Arabic Islamic country and many tourists are welcome each year. Carthage Airport, the most important airport in Tunisia, attracts many tourists thanks to its proximity to many historical cities and the desert and sea view it has.

Carthage Airport, designed with modern facilities, offers many services for its passengers. There are many services available ranging from VIP lounges to conference and meeting rooms, from fax, computer, and telephone services to bank ATMs, and from a post office to cafés, restaurants and shopping stores and so you can enjoy your time at the airport.

Located in the back and front of the airport, the restaurants and cafés have many options for snacks, fast food and local dishes for all passengers. In addition, you can also enjoy your time doing shopping at a large number of stores where you can buy a wide range of products at the airport if you need anything.

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.