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How to get fromCairo to Palmyraby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Palmyra by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Damascus International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane CAI - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Palmyracar car
    9h 45m

  2. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane CAI - AMM
    2. Drive from Amman-Airport-AMM to Palmyracar car
    9h 49m
    $211–591

  3. Fly to Beirut International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane CAI - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Palmyracar car
    8h 25m
    $226–441

  4. Fly to Aleppo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)plane plane CAI - ALP
    2. Drive from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Palmyracar car
    11h 57m

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 882.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Palmyra, Syria?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Palmyra. However, you can take the 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 Damascus International Airport (DAM), then drive to Palmyra. Alternatively, you can take the 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 Beirut International Airport (BEY), then drive to Palmyra.

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