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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palermo is to fly and bus which costs €370 - €550 and takes 16h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Palermo is to fly which takes 15h 4m and costs €400 - €1400.

How far is it from Colombo to Palermo?

The distance between Colombo and Palermo is 7556 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 4m to get from Colombo to Palermo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Palermo?

Palermo is 3h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 9:43 AM in Colombo and 6:13 AM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6170+ hotels available in Palermo.

Colombo to Palermo - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Palermo by plane or bus

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Fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CMB - PMO
15h 4m
€407–1,334
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CMB - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
16h 11m
€375–506

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

7Weekly Planes

14h 32mAverage Duration

€384Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,555.6 km
Duration: 15h 4m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Palermo, Italy?

Turkish Airlines flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily.

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