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ferrett Mar 9th, 2005 01:41 PM

Palermo to Naples
 
Any hints on a reliable airline from Palermo to Naples that flies on Sunday?

Steve_James Mar 10th, 2005 01:57 AM

Ferrett - When are you going?

Only AlpiEagles currently fly this route.
www.alpieagles.com

Hope this helps ...

Steve

caroline_edinburgh Mar 10th, 2005 05:05 AM

Have you considered the overnight ferry ? it sounds nice & that's what I'm hoping to do next time I visit Palermo. See if you can find surfingmomma's trip report where she recommended it. Or there is a direct train.

kimberlina01 Mar 10th, 2005 05:24 AM

i agree with Caroline- if you have the time go w/ the ferry. That is what we are planning. It is a 10 hrs ride but at night. For $80pp you can travel at night and save on a night in a hotel too. Kill 2 birds w/ 1 stone.
Although i definitly see the bonus w/ a quick flight. I don't know for sure but does AIROne or Alitalia fly that route?

GeoffHamer Mar 10th, 2005 05:32 AM

There are overnight ships run by two companies (www.tirrenia.it and www.snav.it). It will be quicker than flying because you will not waste any time - you can spend a whole day in Palermo and arrive in Napoli first thing the next morning. Fares are reasonable even if you go for the better cabins.

GAC Mar 10th, 2005 06:04 AM

And if you want to go on the cheap, you can reserve a comfortable first class reclining seat (similar to business class on aircraft) for under 40 Euros, and save the cost of a cabin. The crossing takes 9 hours, about the same as a transatlantic flight.

Only Tirrenia Lines offers the first class deeply reclining seats (195 in number). They offer a very generous recline.

By contrast, the seats on the SNAV ferry are the standard second class recliners.

If you prefer a cabin with private facilities, Tirrenia costs a little more than SNAV, but their ships are bigger and more modern. Crossing times and schedules is nearly the same with both operators.


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