Sending Parcels to Palermo: prices, delivery times and couriers
Palermo is the capital of Sicily and its main western logistics hub. Falcone-Borsellino Airport (Punta Raisi) operates direct flights to all the major European hubs and is the quickest route for express deliveries. As is the case throughout Sicily, road shipments cross the Strait of Messina, adding 24–48 hours to the standard delivery times on the Italian mainland for parcels sent to Palermo. If you’re looking for information on how to send parcels to Palermo, you’ll find useful details here.
💶 How much does it cost to send parcels to Palermo?
| Weight | Approximate price | Standard times |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | from €9.46 | 24–48 working hours |
| 2 kg | from €10.80 | 24–48 working hours |
| 5 kg | from €13.50 | 24–48 working hours |
| 10 kg | from €18.00 | 24–48 working hours |
| 20 kg | from €27.00 | 24–48 working hours |
| 30 kg | from €35.00 | 48–72 working hours |
Guide prices, excluding the fuel surcharge. Use the calculator to get an exact quote.
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⏱️ Delivery times to Palermo
| To / from Palermo | Express delivery times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| From Milan → Palermo | 48–72 working hours | By ferry from Messina + the A19 motorway, or by flight from Malpensa to Punta Raisi |
| From Rome → Palermo | 48 working hours | Civitavecchia–Palermo ferry (13h) or flight |
| From Naples → Palermo | 48 working hours | Naples–Palermo ferry (10 hours) or via Messina |
| From Catania → Palermo | 24 working hours | A19 Catania–Palermo (~2.5 hours) |
| From Genoa → Palermo | 48 working hours | Genoa–Palermo ferry (20h) |
| From Palermo → the mainland | 48–72 working hours | Ferry or cargo flight from Punta Raisi |
Working hours. Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
✈️ Palermo: ferry and air routes for shipments
Palermo has an advantage over Catania when it comes to ferry shipments: there are direct ferry routes to Genoa, Naples and Civitavecchia — which reduces the risk of congestion in the Strait of Messina.
- Palermo–Genoa ferry: around 20 hours’ sailing — the route for less urgent and heavier cargoes.
- Palermo–Naples ferry: around 10 hours — a frequent route, used for both freight and passengers.
- Falcone-Borsellino Airport: Regular cargo flights to Malpensa, Fiumicino and Brussels. DHL and FedEx use this route for priority express parcels.
- Greater Palermo: The towns in the surrounding area (Bagheria, Monreale, Carini) have similar journey times to Palermo city centre.
🔗 Palermo’s Falcone-Borsellino International Airport operates regular cargo flights to Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino and the main European hubs: Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport (GESAP)
🪜 How to send parcels to Palermo in 5 steps
- Enter the weight, dimensions and destination into the calculator on SpedizioneComoda.com
- Compare quotes from DHL, UPS and FedEx/TNT in real time
- Choose the service and pay online — the system generates the label automatically
- Print the label and stick it onto the correctly packed parcel
- The courier will collect from your home on the date you choose — track your parcel using the tracking number
💡 To pack correctly: A guide to packaging errors
🚚 Courier services for deliveries to Palermo: DHL, UPS, FedEx
Real-time comparisons on SpedizioneComoda DHL Express, UPS e FedEx/TNT. See also all the others express courier services available.
❓ FAQs — Parcel deliveries to Palermo
By ferry via Messina: 48 working hours. By plane: 48 hours or less. The direct Civitavecchia–Palermo ferry takes around 13 hours.
The choice is up to the courier. If you need it urgently, choose the fastest service available — it mainly uses air transport.
A 5 kg parcel costs approximately between €13.50 and €22. Use the calculator for an exact quote.
For Agrigento, Trapani and Enna, add 24 hours to the journey time from Palermo city centre — these are more remote areas with fewer daily services.
→ For delivery issues: A comprehensive guide on what to do if a delivery is not made
→ Do you need to send a parcel abroad? Guide to international shipping · Shipping to Europe
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