WindJet: Milan to Palermo

The carrier: WindJet

About

Italian budget airline WindJet flies from ten airports in Italy, three in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Rostov), and a smattering of other destinations in Romania, Spain, France and Greece. Forlì and Catania are WindJet's primary bases.

A relatively small budget airline, WindJet is a good way to get to and from Italy.

Upside

Forli, the base airport, is good for getting to and from Emilia-Romagna and Sicily.

Downside

Limited route map not good for expansive trip planning. Frequent delays.

Baggage

* Carry-on: One item, up to 7 kg.
* Checked: Up to 20 kg for international flights; 15 kg for national flights. There is a fee of € 7 per piece of checked baggage. Each kilo over is charged at the rate of €8.

* Please visit Windjet’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Check-in and Ticketing

Check-in at the airport opens 2 hours prior to the flight and closes 40 minutes before departure.  Web check-in is also available. 

Tip

Not recommended if you have connecting flights or are on a tight schedule.

Departure: Milan, Italy - Linate (LIN)

Linate Airport is one of the two major airports of Milan, Italy, along with Malpensa International Airport. Due to its proximity to Milan (compared to Malpensa), it is mainly used for domestic and short-haul international flights. Its name comes from the small village where it is located in the town of Peschiera Borromeo. Its proper name is "Airport Enrico Forlanini," from the Italian inventor and aeronautical pioneer born in Milan. Location: Linate Airport is located 7 kilometers (4 miles) east of Milan in the Segrate Municipality, and the field is located for a large part in the Peschiera Borromeo Municipality. Transport: - Rail: There is a bus service to the Milan underground, connecting at San Babila Station, as well as service connecting to Milan Central Station. - Bus: There is bus service available to the city center and the Piazza San Babila underground station Linate and Malpensa airports are connected by highways and by service buses. Check online for the schedules of buses to Linate and buses from Linate. - Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport to the city center. Service: A bank and bureaux de change are located on both the ground and first floor of the terminal, and a post office on the ground floor. There are self-service restaurants on the first and second floors, a restaurant and a tea room on the second floor, and bars and snack bars throughout the airport. There are numerous shops selling a wide range of goods can be found throughout the airport, and the duty-free shops are located in the International Departures. There is also a chapel located on the first floor. Other facilities include first aid, a pharmacy, a travel agency, and a hairdresser.

Arrival: Palermo, Italy - Punta Raisi (PMO)

Palermo International Airport, also known as Falcone-Borsellino Airport and Punta Raisi Airport, is one of the busiest in Italy. The airport was given the name Falcone-Borsellino in memory of the two leading anti-mafia judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino who were murdered by the mafia in 1992. Location: Palermo International Airport is located 32 kilometers (19 miles) outside of Palermo, in Sicily. Transport: - Rail: There is bus service to the central station running every half hour. - Bus: The "Prestia e Comande" Bus Service runs to and from Palermo daily. The time to the central station is 55 minutes, and to Politeama about 40 minutes. - Taxi: Taxis are available from outside the Arrivals area. Service: There is an information desk at the airport. Travelers can enjoy food at the bars or restaurant in the airport or pass time shopping in one of the numerous stores. There is a bank located on the terminal ground floor and two cash dispensers (one for foreign exchange) can be found in the arrivals hall. A post office is also located on the first floor. more...