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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palermo is to fly and train which costs €400 - €900 and takes 17h 17m.

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 9m and costs €450 - €1800.

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 9m 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 1:38 PM in Colombo and 10:08 AM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2440+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CMB - PMO
15h 9m
€458–1,735
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CMB - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
17h 17m
€405–886

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

6Weekly Planes

14h 13mAverage Duration

€428Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Palermo.

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Distance: 7,555.6 km
Duration: 15h 9m

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

Turkish Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 6 times a week.

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