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 €410 - €900 and takes 16h 42m.

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 14h 39m and costs €460 - €1500.

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 14h 39m 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 8:06 AM in Colombo and 4:36 AM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2485+ 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
14h 39m
€469–1,436
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
16h 42m
€416–887

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

6Weekly Planes

14h 1mAverage Duration

€440Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 7,555.6 km
Duration: 14h 39m

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

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

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