How to travel from Palermo to Cagliari

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Compare ferry and flight for Palermo to Cagliari

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Cagliari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 €38, and a flight costs an average of €18.

Distance: 239 miles (386 km)

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Flight

€43

Average price

Cheapest

€158

Average price

13h 51m

Average total duration

12h 51m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

5h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 1m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

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 Palermo to Cagliari

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

KM Malta AirlinesFR 1010
10:25PM1h05
Palermo Airport
11:30PMCagliari Airport
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 1010
10:25PM1h05
Palermo Airport
11:30PMCagliari Airport
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 1010
10:25PM1h05
Palermo Airport
11:30PMCagliari Airport
$271One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AeroitaliaXZ2712 · XZ2337
11:55AM3h15
Palermo Airport
03:10PMCagliari Airport
$2201One-way
1 transfer
AeroitaliaXZ2716 · XZ2347
07:00PM4h00
Palermo Airport
11:00PMCagliari Airport
$2061One-way
1 transfer
AeroitaliaXZ2712 · XZ2347
11:55AM11h05
Palermo Airport
11:00PMCagliari Airport
$2141One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Cagliari

Travel to Cagliari 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 Palermo to Cagliari.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Palermo and Cagliari including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Cagliari is a flight with an average price of $23 (€18).

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

A flight is $25 (€20) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Cagliari costing on average $48 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Cagliari is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Cagliari take longer:

Ferry takes on average 12h 0m.

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

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Cagliari 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 Palermo to Cagliari:
  • Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Cagliari Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo and arrive in Port of Cagliari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Cagliari, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Aeroitalia, SWISS to go to Cagliari by flight.
  • Travel with Grimaldi to go to Cagliari by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Palermo to Cagliari 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 Palermo to Cagliari often also extend their vacation to go to Olbia, Sassari, Alghero, Rome, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cagliari and these popular destinations at a great price.

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