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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €90 - €390 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Palermo is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs €180 - €320.

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 18m 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 3:42 PM in Cairo and 2:42 PM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6153+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

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

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Fly Cairo International Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CAI - PMO
9h 18m
€184–317
Train to Alexandria, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
2. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ALY - PMO
12h 48m
€90–385
Fly Cairo International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CAI - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
9h 55m
€172–387

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

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,968.7 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

ITA Airways, Egyptair, and two other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day.

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How to get fromCairo to Palermoby plane, bus, or train

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

Fly Cairo International Airport to Palermo Airport

Train to Alexandria, fly to Palermo Airport

Fly Cairo International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus