Palermo to Sfax flights
Sfax lies 442 km (274 mi) south-west of Palermo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 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.
| Palermo | Sfax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Tunisia |
| Population | 648,260 | 280,566 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Nearest large airport | PMO, 25 km out | DJE, 96 km out |
Clocks in Sfax are 1 h behind Palermo right now, so a 1 h 19 min journey lands only 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sfax
Crossing from Italy into Tunisia: money changes from the Euro to the Dinar (TND); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +216; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Sfax
Sfax is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE), 96 km (60 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA, 7 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Zarzis International Airport | DJE | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,171 ft | 19 ft |
| Sfax Thyna International Airport (regional) | SFA | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,843 ft | 85 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sfax from Palermo?
442 km (274 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Palermo.
How long does it take to get from Palermo to Sfax by air?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palermo and Sfax?
Sfax is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Tunis against Europe/Rome).
Which airports are used for Palermo to Sfax flights?
Typically Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE); Sfax also has SFA.
What currency do I need in Sfax?
The Dinar (TND).
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.