Sardinia has three primary international airports: Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) in the south, Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in the northeast, and Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO) in the northwest. The island is also served by several major ferry ports, including Olbia, Porto Torres, Cagliari, Arbatax, and Golfo Aranci.
By Air:
Direct flights to Sardinia are available from various Italian cities such as Rome, Milan, and Naples, with indicative costs starting from €30 and travel times typically around 1 to 2 hours.
Many European cities offer flights to Sardinia, often through low-cost carriers like Ryanair, easyJet, Volotea, and Wizz Air. For example, flights from London can be found from approximately £39-£44, and from Dublin from €25 for one-way tickets.
The months of September and October often present the cheapest flight options.
By Ferry:
Ferries operate frequently from mainland Italy, with major departure points including Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, and Piombino.
Common routes include Livorno to Olbia (7-9 hours) and Genoa to Olbia or Porto Torres (10-13 hours).
Crossings from Civitavecchia to various Sardinian ports can range from approximately 5.5 to 15 hours.
Ferry travel from France (Marseille, Toulon, Nice) and Spain (Barcelona) is also available, with Barcelona to Porto Torres taking about 12.5 hours.
Short ferry routes connect Sardinia with Corsica, such as Bonifacio to Santa Teresa di Gallura, which can take as little as 50 minutes.
Indicative costs for an adult deck passage from Livorno can range from €50-€100, while a family of four with a vehicle might expect to pay €250-€600, depending on the season and booking time. Most ferry services allow vehicles.
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