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How to get fromSicily to Cape Townby plane, busferry, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sicily to Cape Town by plane, busferry, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

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    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CTA - CPT
    18h 14m
    R 6,274–20,314

  2. Fly from Palermo Airport

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane PMO - CPT
    17h 56m
    R 7,769–25,334

  3. Bus and ferry to Malta International Airport, fly

    1. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane MLA - CPT
    20h 22m
    R 10,854–25,504

  4. Fly from Trapani Airport

    1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane TPS - CPT
    30h 42m
    R 11,247–36,287

  5. Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train
    3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SUF - CPT
    26h 49m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,995Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,972.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 14m

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

Turkish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, and Airlink fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily.

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