How to travel from Palermo to Cagliari

There are 2 ways to get from Palermo to Cagliari: ferry or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cagliari is by taking a ferry with average ticket prices of $46 (€40) compared to other travel options to Cagliari:

A ferry is $205 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Cagliari costing on average $251 (€218).

The fastest way from Palermo to Cagliari is by flight with an average journey time of 5 h 25 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cagliari that take longer:

Ferry takes on average 12 h.

You should expect to travel around 239 miles (386 km) between Palermo and Cagliari.

The average frequency per day from Palermo to Cagliari is:

• 1 ferry a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Cagliari:

• Flights from Palermo to Cagliari most often leave from Palermo Airport and arrive in Cagliari Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Palermo to Cagliari:

• Travel with Grimaldi, FRS Ferries or Tirrenia for ferries to Cagliari. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Grimaldi Palermo to Cagliari tickets on Omio for $46 (€40).
• Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air or Volotea to go to Cagliari by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ryanair Palermo to Cagliari tickets on Omio for $28 (€24).

Yes, there are direct routes from Palermo to Cagliari with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 1 direct ferry a day to Cagliari with Grimaldi.

Direct services to Cagliari tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.