PMO

Passport Control · Immigration

Falcone–Borsellino Airport

Palermo, IT

Now · avg

Fast

(under 15 min)

Range: 3-13 min

EU/EEA Citizens

Non-EU Citizens

Source

Est.

Historical pattern

Tier

C55%

IT operates separate queues — eu/eea citizens typically clear faster via dedicated lanes or eGates.

EES biometric kioskNon-EU

Non-EU passport holders use an EES kiosk to register fingerprints and facial image on first entry, or verify existing biometrics on return.

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Today at a glance

Average · peak · off-peak

Average

7 min

Typical today

Peak

11 min

Worst-case this window

Off-peak

4 min

Early morning or late night

By citizenship

Dual-lane

EU/EEA Citizens

3 min

EU/EEA passport holders (eGates)

Non-EU Citizens

10 min

Other passport holders

Direction

Arrival · departure

Arrival

8 min

Entering the country — full document checks

Departure

5 min

Exit border control — typically faster

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PMO Immigration FAQs

US citizens typically clear immigration at Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) in 5 minutes on average using either Global Entry kiosks or regular passport control. Non-US citizens can expect longer waits of 7-9 minutes depending on the time of arrival.

Yes, Falcone–Borsellino Airport has Global Entry kiosks for pre-approved travelers. Global Entry members can clear immigration in as little as 5-10 minutes, compared to the standard 7 minute average wait time.

For immigration at Falcone–Borsellino Airport, you'll need: a valid passport with at least 6 months validity, a completed arrival/customs form if required, visa or ESTA (for visa waiver countries entering the US), and any supporting documents for your travel purpose.

Immigration at Falcone–Borsellino Airport is busiest when multiple international flights arrive simultaneously, typically: early morning (6:00-9:00 AM) from overnight transatlantic flights, mid-morning (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) from European arrivals, and evening (6:00-10:00 PM) from Pacific/Asian arrivals. Off-peak times see significantly shorter waits.