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There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Cairo by bus, plane, ferry, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)planeCTA - CAI
    10h 20m
    $180–322

  2. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Cairocar
    2d 3h
    $903–1,403

  3. Train to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Aeroportotrain
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)planePMO - CAI
    12h 33m
    $220–499

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Cairo, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Cairo. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport, take the line 111 bus to Cairo International Fair, walk to Cairo Fair, then take the line 3 train to Bab el Shaaria. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Cairo via Villa San Giovanni in around 2d 3h.

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