Trapani Birgi Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Vincenzo Florio airport in Trapani-Birgi is about 15-17 km from the city, between the salt pans of Paceco and the countryside of Xitta. Those with a dawn flight can stay in Paceco, a short walk from the Saltworks Reserve and served by the AST bus that stops here along the airport line. Those who want Trapani's historic centre, with the port for the Egadi islands, take the AST bus or the TAB shuttle, 25-40 minutes; by taxi the journey takes about 20 minutes. Those aiming for a slower stay, among olive groves and Erice, choose instead the countryside of Xitta.

Paceco and the Saltworks Reserve

Airport area · The AST bus to Trapani stops in Paceco along the route from the airport; by car or taxi it is a few minutes.

Best for: those with a dawn flight who want to stay close to the airport without missing the saltworks landscape

Pros

Close to the airport, handy for dawn flights
A short walk from the Saltworks Reserve of Trapani and Paceco

Cons

Few restaurants and bars in the immediate surroundings
A car or taxi is needed to reach the centre of Trapani

Recommended hotels in this area

Sole Mare Sale: A few minutes' walk from the Saltworks Reserve, with free on-site parking and breakfast with local products.

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Trapani, historic centre

City centre · AST bus from the airport, about 40 minutes to the port; the Trapani Airport Bus (TAB) shuttle takes about 25 minutes; by taxi about 20 minutes.

Best for: those aiming for the historic centre, the port for the Egadi islands and restaurants on foot

Pros

Historic centre, the port for the Egadi islands and restaurants all on foot
More bus and shuttle services to the airport than the other areas

Cons

A busier area, especially in high season
Parking is difficult in the streets of the historic centre

Recommended hotels in this area

Palazzo Gatto Art Hotel & SPA - BW Premier Collection: In the historic centre, with a spa featuring a Turkish bath and Finnish sauna, and a private beach with shuttle.
La Corte Dei Naviganti: 5 minutes' walk from the station and 10 from the port, with buffet breakfast included.

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Xitta, among olive groves and countryside

Nearby town · By car, about 20 minutes (15 km); there are no direct public connections with the airport, a car or taxi is needed.

Best for: those who want a slower stay amid the Trapani countryside and Erice

Pros

Countryside and olive groves, away from the city's traffic
A convenient base to go up to Erice without passing through the centre of Trapani

Cons

Without a car, getting around is inconvenient
No nightlife or shops within walking distance

Recommended hotels in this area

Agriturismo Duca di Castelmonte: Historic baglio with a pool, a restaurant serving typical Sicilian dishes and a tennis court, among the olive trees of Xitta.

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