What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Palermo is to fly and bus which costs €380 - €700 and takes 18h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Palermo is to fly which takes 16h 50m and costs €370 - €800.

How far is it from Cape Town to Palermo?

The distance between Cape Town and Palermo is 8093 km.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Palermo?

It takes approximately 16h 50m to get from Cape Town to Palermo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6293+ hotels available in Palermo.

Cape Town to Palermo - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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

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Fly to Palermo Airport
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1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CPT - PMO
16h 50m
€377–772
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CPT - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
18h 47m
€385–693

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

27Weekly Planes

17h 31mAverage Duration

€277Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,093.5 km
Duration: 16h 50m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Palermo, Italy?

Edelweiss Air, Swiss, and five other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a day.

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