What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Palermo is to fly and bus which costs €150 - €280 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Palermo is to fly and bus which takes 9h 17m and costs €150 - €280.

How far is it from Cairo to Palermo?

The distance between Cairo and Palermo is 1969 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Palermo?

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Cairo to Palermo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 6:42 PM in Cairo and 5:42 PM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5822+ hotels available in Palermo.

Cairo to Palermo - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Palermo by plane, car, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)CAI - PMO
9h 35m
€164–337
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)CAI - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
9h 17m
€152–279
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Cairo to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermo
2d 8h
€808–1,172

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

26Weekly Planes

7h 16mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,968.7 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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

Egyptair, ITA Airways, and three other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a day.

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