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There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Palmyra by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Damascus International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)planeCAI - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Palmyracar
    10h

  2. Fly to Aleppo International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)planeCAI - ALP
    2. Take the taxi from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Palmyrataxi
    11h 35m
    $301–721

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Palmyra, Syria?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Palmyra. 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 Damascus International Airport (DAM), then drive to Palmyra. Alternatively, 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 Aleppo International Airport (ALP), then take the taxi to Palmyra.

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