Sabha to Palermo flights
Palermo lies 1,236 km (768 mi) north of Sabha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 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.
| Sabha | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Italy |
| Population | 149,329 | 648,260 |
| Elevation | 421 m (1,381 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | SEB, 6 km out | PMO, 25 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Palermo
Crossing from Libya 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 Sabha
Sabha is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sabha Airport (SEB), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,778-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 |
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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.
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Common questions
How far is Palermo from Sabha?
1,236 km (768 mi) in a straight line, north of Sabha.
How long does it take to get from Sabha to Palermo by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sabha and Palermo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sabha to Palermo flights?
Typically Sabha Airport (SEB) 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.