WindJet: Moscow 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: Moscow, Russia - Domodedovo Int'l (DME)

Domodedovo International Airport is one of three major Moscow airports and is the largest airport in Russia in terms of passenger and cargo traffic. Location: Domodedovo International Airport is located 43 km (27 miles) outside the Moscow city center. Transport: - Rail: The Aeroexpress train is a high-speed train connection that travels non-stop from Moscow, Paveletsky station, to Domodedovo International Airport and back. The trip's duration is approximately 45 minutes. An alternate train is available that follows the same route with more stops en route. - Bus: Modern Scania buses travel non-stop to Domodedovo International Airport from the Domodedovskaya underground station. Journey time is about 30 minutes. - Taxi: Taxi service is available to and from the airport. Payment should be made to the driver when boarding the taxi. Service: Information desks are located throughout the terminals. Other services include a 24-hour bank, currency exchange, post office, multiple shops and places to eat, free Internet kiosks, and Wi-Fi access. more...

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...