El Oued to Palermo flights
Palermo lies 790 km (491 mi) north-east of El Oued, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| El Oued | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Italy |
| Population | 186,525 | 648,260 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | ELU, 19 km out | PMO, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 02012–13023 | 90100–90151 |
Clocks in Palermo are 1 h ahead of El Oued right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands 2 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Palermo
Crossing from Algeria into Italy: money changes from the Dinar to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving El Oued
El Oued is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (ELU), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport (TGR, 79 km).
Arriving in Palermo
Palermo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 10,912-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (TPS, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcone–Borsellino Airport | PMO | 25 km (16 mi) | 10,912 ft | 65 ft |
| Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (regional) | TPS | 80 km (50 mi) | 8,852 ft | 25 ft |
Book a flight to Palermo
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Palermo
Our booking partner lists 4,409+ places to stay in Palermo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 861 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (722), and 5 are five-star. Across 612 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 305,382 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Palermo
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Palermo from El Oued?
790 km (491 mi) in a straight line, north-east of El Oued.
How long does it take to get from El Oued to Palermo by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Oued and Palermo?
Palermo is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Rome against Africa/Algiers).
Which airports are used for El Oued to Palermo flights?
Typically Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (ELU) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO); Palermo also has TPS.
What currency do I need in Palermo?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Palermo?
Our booking partner lists 4,409+ places to stay in Palermo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.