Travel
Before You Travel: Essential Checklist
For guests traveling to Sicily from the United States, please review this page.
Check Your Passport
Ensure your U.S. passport is valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates. If it’s expiring soon, renew it as early as possible. Learn more: Passport Forms.
Currency & Payment Methods
IDP International Driving Permit
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Cell Phone Plan
International Travel
Medical Insurance
Sicily uses the Euro (€). Notify your bank of your travel dates and bring a credit card with no foreign transaction fees. ATMs are widely available for convenient cash withdrawals, and Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted. To avoid extra fees, try to use ATMs located inside a bank.
Renting a car? Secure an International Driving Permit (IDP) through AAA’s easy, fee-based application process. Learn more.
If you plan to drive in Sicily, please read this blog first for important tips.
Ensure you pack the correct adapter to keep your devices charged. Our favorite adapter.
Verifying that your cell phone plan covers international service or by purchasing an international plan. We recommend downloading WhatsApp, as it’s widely used in Italy and enables you to make calls and send texts over WiFi.
For extra peace of mind, consider purchasing international travel medical insurance. This type of coverage helps protect you in the event of an unexpected illness or injury while abroad—covering medical care, hospital visits, and emergency services outside the U.S.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions offers flexible plans for short-term travel that ensure you have access to quality healthcare worldwide, including while visiting Sicily.
Getting to Sicily
AIRPORTS
Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): Located near Palermo on the northwest coast. (62.5 km or 38.83 mi away from venue)​​
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): Located near Catania on Sicily’s eastern coast.
(Approximately 179.9 km or 111 mi from venue)
FLIGHTS
Book direct flights from major cities like New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR).
If direct flights are unavailable, connecting flights through Rome or Milan are convenient alternatives.
Neos Airline: New York (JFK) to Palermo - Direct Flight
The direct flight only operates on select days of the week.
Fly-out dates: Tuesdays or Saturdays
Return dates: Wednesdays or Sundays
United Airline: Newark (EWR) to Palermo - Direct Flight
The direct flight only operates on select days of the week.
Fly-out dates: Wednesdays, Fridays, or Sundays
Return dates: Mondays or Thursdays
Transportation from Airport
CAR RENTAL
Guests can rent a car at the airport and drive to their hotel. Ideal for exploring Sicily at your own pace. If you plan to drive in Sicily, please read this blog first for important tips.
Accommodations
We recommend staying in Cefalù, a charming beach town perfect for exploring on foot, with beautiful scenery and a relaxing atmosphere. On the day of the wedding, a dedicated shuttle will pick up guests in Cefalù, transport them to the church and venue, and bring them back at the end of the night.
Need assistance with your travel plans?
To make your journey to our Sicilian wedding as smooth and enjoyable as possible, we’re pleased to share that a dear family friend will be available to help with your travel arrangements. Whether you need assistance booking flights, finding the perfect accommodation, or planning activities during your stay, Paola Balsamo is here to support you every step of the way.​
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Contact Information:
Name: Paola Balsamo
Email: pbalsamo@aca.aaa.com
Phone: 856-906-6257