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 $49. 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 $49, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 239 miles (386 km)

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$52

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$148

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13h 56m

Average total duration

12h 56m

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4h 27m

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1h 27m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.2 - 2.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Cagliari to Palermo is a ferry with an average price of $52 (€43).

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

A ferry is $96 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cagliari to Palermo costing on average $148 (€121).

The fastest way to travel from Cagliari to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Ferry takes on average 12h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cagliari and Palermo including taking a ferry and flight.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Cagliari to Palermo among Omio's users.

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from Cagliari to Palermo

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

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

  • Malta AirFR 9099
    10:05 PM1h00
    Cagliari Airport
    11:05 PMPalermo Airport
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 9099
    10:05 PM1h00
    Cagliari Airport
    11:05 PMPalermo Airport
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 9099
    10:05 PM1h00
    Cagliari Airport
    11:05 PMPalermo Airport
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Air BalticLX1742+Edelweiss AirLX8389
    9:05 PM17h00
    Cagliari Airport
    2:05 PMPalermo Airport
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer
  • AeroitaliaXZ2340 · XZ2717
    1:00 PM9h45
    Cagliari Airport
    10:45 PMPalermo Airport
    $2981One-way
    1 transfer
  • AeroitaliaXZ2336 · XZ2715
    11:30 AM3h40
    Cagliari Airport
    3:10 PMPalermo Airport
    $3041One-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 ferry with an average price of $52 (€43).

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

A ferry is $96 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cagliari to Palermo costing on average $148 (€121).

The fastest way to travel from Cagliari to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Ferry takes on average 12h 56m.

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 Malta Air, Aeroitalia, Ryanair 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 Malta Air, 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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