How to travel from Cagliari to Palermo

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Compare ferry and flight for Cagliari to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Cagliari to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €21.

Distance: 239 miles (386 km)

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Flight

€44

Average price

Cheapest

€167

Average price

14h 9m

Average total duration

13h 9m

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1h 0m

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4h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 27m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.2 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

Grimaldi

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KM Malta Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Cagliari to Palermo

How to get from Cagliari to Palermo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Cagliari to Palermo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

KM Malta AirlinesFR 1009
11:55PM1h05
Cagliari Airport
01:00AMPalermo Airport
$711One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 1009
11:55PM1h05
Cagliari Airport
01:00AMPalermo Airport
$711One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 1009
11:55PM1h05
Cagliari Airport
01:00AMPalermo Airport
$711One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AeroitaliaXZ2340 · XZ2717
01:50PM9h00
Cagliari Airport
10:50PMPalermo Airport
$2511One-way
1 transfer
AeroitaliaXZ2344 · XZ2717
06:30PM4h20
Cagliari Airport
10:50PMPalermo Airport
$2721One-way
1 transfer
AeroitaliaXZ2336 · XZ2717
11:30AM11h20
Cagliari Airport
10:50PMPalermo Airport
$2781One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cagliari to Palermo

Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cagliari to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Cagliari and Palermo including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cagliari to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Cagliari to Palermo:

A flight is $24 (€19) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Cagliari to Palermo costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Cagliari to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Ferry takes on average 12h 0m.

The distance from Cagliari to Palermo is approximately 239 miles (386 km).
The average frequency per day from Cagliari to Palermo is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cagliari and Palermo as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cagliari to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cagliari Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Cagliari and arrive in Port of Palermo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cagliari to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Aeroitalia to go to Palermo by flight.
  • Travel with Grimaldi to go to Palermo by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cagliari to Palermo with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair.
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi.
Omio customers who travel from Cagliari to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Cefalù, Milan, Trapani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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