Venue & Travel Information
VENUE
The 22th GAPS Progress Meeting will be held at the Hotel Federico II Central Palace located at Via Principe Granatelli, 60, 90139 Palermo. Situated in the historic center of Palermo, the hotel is just a few steps from Teatro Politeama.
Conference Dinner:
The social Dinner will be held on May 15th. Further information will come soon.
TRAVEL
From the Airport
The main gateway to Palermo is the Falcone Borsellino Airport (Punta Raisi), located approximately 30 km from the city centre. From the airport, you can easily reach the city via various transportation options, including bus, train, taxi, and car rental.
Bus: The Palermo Airport is connected to the Central Station by the Prestia e Comandè bus service. This bus runs every 30 minutes at a cost of €6.00/6.50 per person, with intermediate stops starting from the city entrance. Tickets can be purchased on-site (there is an information point of the company in the Arrivals Area), online, or through the company’s app. The main stops in the city centre include Teatro Politeama (P.zza R. Settimo); Hotel Federico II Central Palace is very near, look at the map.
For further information, visit Prestia e Comandè.
Train: The "Trinacria Express" (Palermo metropolitan railway service) connects the airport to Palermo Centrale railway station in about 45 minutes. The ticket costs €6.80. For more information, visit Trenitalia.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the airport, offering rides to various parts of the city. The price may vary depending on the destination within the city.
