General information

Location
The meeting will be held at Building 19 (Polididattico) and Building 13 (Department of Economics, Business and Statistics) on the Campus of the University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Palermo.

Some talks may also take place in historical locations around Palermo.


Venue

The closest rail station to reach the conference venue is Palermo PALAZZO REALE-ORLEANS.

Palermo International Airport (PMO) officially known as Falcone Borsellino Airport (or Punta Raisi), is located about 35 kilometers northwest of Palermo city center.

When landing at the Airport there are several ways to get from Palermo Airport to the city center:

  • Shuttle Bus, The Prestia e Comandè, bus service offers a direct connection between Palermo Airport and the city center. The bus stop is located outside the arrival areas. Purchase a ticket from the ticket booth, or directly from the driver, or by the mobile app. Buses depart every 30 minutes from 4:00 AM to midnight. The journey takes about 40-50 minutes and costs around €6.50.
  • Train, The Trinacria Express train connects Palermo Airport to Palermo “Palazzo Reale – Orleans” and to Palermo Centrale. Follow the signs to the train station located at the basement level of the airport. Purchase a ticket from the ticket machines, or the ticket office, or online Trenitalia
    Select From “Palermo Aeroporto” -> to “Palermo Centrale” by Trenitalia. Trains run every 30 minutes. The journey takes about 30-40 minutes and costs around €6,50.
  • Taxi, the journey takes about 35 minutes and costs approximately €50,00 (from Airport to Hotel or city center)
  • Taxi sharing, the service cost is about €8-€10 per passenger and it is locate outside the arrival exit. You will get to the city centre (not to the hotel).

Airport of Trapani. Alternatively, there is also the Airport of Trapani. It is connected with some buses to Palermo. It is located 100km away from Palermo.