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    "addressCountry": "Italy",
    "addressLocality": "Palermo"
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    "ITA Airways",
    "Ryanair",
    "easyJet",
    "Volotea"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "70 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
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      "value": "85 minutes"
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "110 minutes"
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  "city": "Palermo",
  "code": "PMO",
  "connection_tips": "Falcone\u2013Borsellino Airport (PMO) is exceptionally well-connected to central Palermo. For rail users, the 'Trinacria Express' train connects the airport station (Punta Raisi) to central Palermo every 30-60 minutes for approx. \u20ac6. The terminal is modern and handles regular domestic and international flights.\n\nThe 'Prestia e Comand\u00e8' bus connects the terminal directly to the Palermo Central Station every 30 minutes (approx. 50 mins trip, \u20ac6). Taxis are available curbside 24/7; agree on the fare to town before starting (approx. \u20ac45). Arrive 2 hours early for all departures. Facilities include several excellent cafes serving local Sicilian street food\n\nTickets can be purchased online or from the driver Major car rental agencies have a large consolidated center within the terminal, which is the recommended way to explore the Sicilian coast. Palermo's airport is at its best when you are already headed into the city or to the coast, because the ground transfer is simple and the island's pace is slower than mainland Italy. A shuttle or taxi into Palermo should already be chosen, because the island runs on simple city and coast transfers and the train station is only useful when the rest of the day is already set before you land there too.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use the Prestia e Comand\u00e8 bus for a reliable and comfortable city link.",
    "The train station is located directly beneath the terminal building.",
    "Try the local Sicilian-style arancini at the terminal snack bars.",
    "Check-in is fast; 90-120 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Free terminal Wi-Fi is reliable and fast for all passengers."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "PMO",
  "icao": "LICJ",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 38.1759,
  "layover_planner_info": "Beautiful coastal views on approach; bus and rail links to Palermo city.",
  "longitude": 13.091,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 70,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 70,
  "mct_international_to_international": 85,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline counter; handling services are near departures entrance.",
  "name": "Falcone\u2013Borsellino Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CTA",
      "name": "Catania\u2013Fontanarossa Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TPS",
      "name": "Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Falcone-Borsellino Airport operates a single terminal structure divided into Schengen and non-Schengen areas, serving as Sicily's second-busiest airport with 8.9 million passengers in 2024, a 10% increase from the previous year. Named in 1992 to honor anti-mafia judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, the facility functions as western Sicily's primary gateway, positioned along the coast with spectacular Mediterranean approaches that showcase Palermo's dramatic mountainous backdrop.\n\nThe terminal configuration facilitates efficient passenger flow with all gates connected airside, eliminating the need for inter-terminal transfers while maintaining clear separation between Schengen and non-Schengen operations. GESAP S.p.a., the airport management company operating under a complex concession arrangement since 1994, oversees continuous infrastructure improvements including enhanced check-in areas, expanded duty-free shopping, and improved ground transportation connections. The facility handles a growing international traffic share of 30%, approximately 2.4 million passengers, reflecting Sicily's increasing connectivity to European and intercontinental destinations.\n\nOperational dynamics reflect the airport's role serving both leisure and business markets, with low-cost carriers Ryanair, easyJet, and Volotea dominating traffic alongside ITA Airways' domestic network operations. Seasonal patterns drive significant summer capacity increases as northern European tourists flock to Sicily's beaches and cultural sites, while year-round services maintain vital connections for the island's 5 million residents. The terminal's coffee bars near the central atrium provide traditional Sicilian hospitality, typically less crowded during off-peak hours, while coastal views during approach and departure enhance the travel experience.\n\nGESAP's strategic planning anticipates continued growth with projections of half a million additional transit passengers by 2025, supported by new intercontinental routes including United's Newark service and Neos' JFK connection launching in summer seasons. Ground access improvements include enhanced bus and rail links to Palermo's city center 35 kilometers away, addressing historical connectivity challenges. The airport's ranking as Italy's ninth-busiest reflects its critical role in Sicily's economic development, balancing tourism demands with local connectivity needs while honoring the memory of two judges whose sacrifice symbolizes Sicily's ongoing transformation from its complex past.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.gesap.it/en/airport-map/"
}