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How to get fromPalermo to Cape Townby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Palermo to Cape Town by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Palermo Airport

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    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane PMO - CPT
    19h 16m
    R 5,182–11,246

  2. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CTA - CPT
    22h 57m
    R 6,826–18,675

  3. Bus to Trapani Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane TPS - CPT
    22h 32m
    R 9,732–23,302

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration20h 7mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,520Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,093.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 16m

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

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Airlink fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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