The Best Ways To Get To Sardinia

Travelling by ferry gives you the option of bringing your vehicle with you. Conveniently, most ferries to Sardinia travel through the night, so you can head to sleep in a cabin, and begin your first day in Sardinia after the sun has risen.

Travelling To Sardinia By Air

In recent years the frequency of flights to Sardinia has increased. Sardinia is connected by International airlines to a host of cities across Europe including London, Paris, Barcelona, Stockholm, Madrid, Munich, Frankfurt, Dublin, Brussels, Oslo, Basel, Prague, and Amsterdam.

There are plenty of flights from the Italian mainland and Sicily to Sardinia, which connect all of Italy’s main cities to the three airports of Sardinia. Cities including Rome, Milan, Naples, Bari, Bologna, Turin, Venice, Verona, and Parma.

During the summer period, there is an increase in flights as many Italians and tourists alike arrive on the island to enjoy their holidays.

Each airport is not far from their respective city centre, and can easily be reached by taxi, as well as by public transport. Alghero Airport has a bus service travelling to the city centre that runs in sync with the arriving flights. During the summer a coach connects Oblia Airport to a number of towns along the Costa Smeralda.

Getting To Sardinia From The United Kingdom

Flights From The UK

EasyJet flies from London Gatwick to Olbia all year round. During the summer they also fly from Luton, Manchester and Bristol. British Airways and AirItaly fly from London Gatwick between April and October.

Ryanair flies from London Gatwick to Cagliari, all year round. EasyJet flies from London Stansted to Cagliari, all year round. British Airways flies from London Gatwick to Cagliari between April and October.

Ryanair flies from London Stansted to Alghero between April and October. Thomson Airways flies from London Gatwick and Manchester between May and October.

Getting To Sardinia From North America

There are no direct flights from North America to Sardinia; the best option is to fly to Rome, Milan, or a major European hub like London or Paris. Alitalia, Delta, and American Airlines connect Rome and Milan to several American cities, New York, Boston, Maimi, LA, and Chicago.

From the East Coast, you can anticipate a journey time of 10 hours to the mainland, then another couple hours to reach Sardinia, depending on the transfer time.

From Canda, there is a daily connection from Toronto to Rome by Alitalia. Also, AirCanada flies from Toronto and Montreal to Rome and Milan.

Getting To Sardinia From Australia And New Zealand

There are no direct flights from Australia or New Zealand into Italy. The quickest and cheapest option may be transferring at Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing or a middle eastern airport hub, to fly to Rome or Milan, for changing again for a regional flight to Sardinia.

Sardinia Has Three Airports, Which One Is Best For Arriving Into Sardinia?

Sardinia has three main airports that serve the island with domestic and international flights​, Cagliari Elmas Airport, Aeroport di Olbia Costa Smeralda & Alghero Airport.

Getting to the town from Alghero Airport

Taking the bus is the best way to reach the city of Alghero. The journey takes 30 minutes. The bus departs once every hour from 5 am to 10:30 pm. You can purchase tickets from one of the machines located in the terminal for €1 or when boarding the bus for €1.50. Taxis into the town centre of Alghero cost €20-25

Flying To Sardinia On A Budget

Many budget airlines connect European cities to Sardinia, airlines such as EasyJet, RyanAir, and WizzAir. The most economical flights are from Berlin, London, Bratislava, and Barcelona.

Note: Many of the cheaper flights to Sardinia depart very early

I recommend that you search for flights using comparison websites such as Skyscanner or Omio for discounted scheduled flights. Summer is the most expensive time to travel to Sardinia, due to high demand, it also essential to book in advance during these months to ensure a ticket. The Easter holidays & the Christmas period also sees an influx in demand and therefore cost. In the low season, you can find some extraordinarily cheap flights from Europe. Flights are much more infrequent during the off-season.

Getting To Sardinia By Ferry

Numerous ferry routes connect Sardinia to the Italian mainland, Sicily, France, and Spain. The crossing can take up to 16 hours if you are travelling from Naples to Cagliari, for instance. There are some faster, but more expensive ferries able to half the journey time.

During the summer months, the ferries will become crowded as everyone makes their way across to Sardinia.

Sardinia has five ports, Porto Torres, Olbia, Cagliari, Arbatax, and Golfo Aranci.

About Me

Ciao! I’m Jason and this is the place where I share information about the most overlooked island in the Mediterranean. I have spent over two years living in a small town in the north of Sardinia and have explored the island in all directions. In this blog, I want to share everything that I’ve learned along the way. I’m collaborating with my Sardinian friends to bring you a great resource if you ever plan to visit the island.