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There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Messina by plane, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeCAI - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    8h 46m
    €159–289

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Cairo to Villa San Giovannicar
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    2d 5h
    €782–1,130

  3. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)planeCAI - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    11h 36m

  4. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeCAI - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centraletrain
    13h 7m
    €176–334

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Messina. However, you can take the line 3 train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairo to Messina Marittima via Villa San Giovanni in around 2d 5h.

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