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How to get fromCairo to Palmyraby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Palmyra by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Beirut International Airport, drive

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    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
    $201–356

  2. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, drive

    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 53m
    $221–421

  3. 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 47m
    $241–661

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Beirut International Airport (BEY) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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 Beirut International Airport (BEY), 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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), then drive to Palmyra.

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