How to get to Palermo
By AirPalermo is served by Falcone–Borsellino Airport (also known as Punta Raisi), located approximately 32 km / 19 miles west of the city centre.
The airport is well connected to major European cities and is served by a mix of full-service and low-cost airlines.

Airport Transfers to the City Centre:
Train 
Departs every 30 minutes
Travel time: about 45 minutes
One-way ticket: around €6.80
Arrives at Palermo Centrale station with several intermediate stops along the route.
Bus (Prestia e Comandè)
Runs every 30 minutes, approximately 05:00-00:00
Travel time: about 40-50 minutes
One-way ticket: around €6.50
Taxi
Variable fare: €40-€60
Travel time: 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic
Where to stay in Palermo
Palermo offers excellent value accommodation compared to most European cities, ranging from elegant historic hotels to charming bed & breakfasts serving traditional Sicilian breakfasts.
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SOME ATTENDEES' FEEDBACK

‭‭• "Thanks for putting on a brilliant conference. Thanks again for the excellent program." (2025)
‭• “It was a wonderful invigorating and exhilarating conference and location!” (2025)
‭• “It was a really brilliant conference, an amazing event  – one of the best that I have ever attended!!” (2025) 
‭• “Happy memories of Palermo” (2025)
‭‭• “The conference was both professional and had the feeling of being like a family event, with warmth and such a great atmosphere.” (2024)
‭• “Marta you bring yourself and your kind and warm personality to the whole event” (2023)
‭• "This is the first year that I partecipate. I'm very enthusiastic. This Congress has contributed favorably in my scientific education." (2022)
 • "Well organized and informative event in a wonderful location. Humour and approachability of key speakers was refreshing." (2022)
‭‭•"High quality lectures and accessible speakers, in a place that shines with its own light. I have already made it known to all my colleagues." (2019)
‭‭• "Excellent! Thank you Marta and all the team for your personal touch, hard work and devotion to make all participate and feel included and make the event and learning experience so successful" (2019)
‭• "Stunning venue. Very well organised and orchestrated.  Relaxed atmosphere. Great food. Fantastic quality and content of lectures. Plan to make it an annual event!" (2018)
‭• "Overall an excellent program of lectures in a beautiful venue and a fascinating city. And the food was amazing! Was also a great way of meeting people with similar interests. Friendly atmosphere and most of the speakers were very approachable. Fantastic value and ‭I would love to attend again next year." (2018)
‭• ​"I thoroughly enjoyed it and have already recommended next years forum to several colleagues. It took me to Sicily for the first time, which in itself was fantastic." (2017)