Alghero-Fertilia airport, named Riviera del Corallo, is the strategic airport for northwest Sardinia. Located 10 km from Alghero, it also serves the city of Sassari and the splendid coastal areas of Stintino.
How to get to Alghero Fertilia Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to AHO
Parking near Alghero Fertilia Airport
Official parking located right in front of the terminal, divided into P1 Executive Comfort (short stay, first 10 minutes free, 300 spaces) and P2 Holiday Low Cost (long stay, over 450 spaces, 100 meters from terminal).
P1 Executive Comfort: typically 46 euros/week for long stays; P2 Holiday Low Cost: 4 euros/day, 28 euros/week.
How to get to Alghero from AHO
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Alghero Fertilia Airport
Car rental desks are located in the Arrivals area. Highly recommended for exploring the coves of the North.
The desks are generally open during arriving flight times, with reduced or closed hours during nighttime outside the season: for a late flight always verify with the operator the availability of pickup. Bring driver's license, ID card or passport, and a credit card issued in the driver's name for the security deposit. Italian citizens and those from other EU/EEA countries drive with their national license alone; for all others the International Driving Permit (IDP) is generally required.
Hotels near Alghero Fertilia Airport
Fertilia
The terminal is 5-6 km away, a few minutes by car or taxi; there is no pedestrian route.
Best for: Those who leave early in the morning or arrive late and do not want to drive far after the flight.
- The closest to the terminal among the options checked, handy with luggage and early flights
- A quiet countryside area, away from the traffic on the provincial road
- Nothing to do on foot in the evening: a car is needed for dinner
- Fertilia village and its beaches still remain a few minutes' drive away
Bombarde and Punta Negra beaches
6-9 km from the terminal, 8-15 minutes by car or taxi; no direct bus from here to the airport.
Best for: Those who want a beach holiday and consider the taxi transfer a minor detail.
- Hotels right on the beach, within Porto Conte Park
- Pools and a private beach for those who do not want to move around during their stay
- Out of season, the hotel's restaurant and services may be the only ones open in the area
- Alghero's historic centre remains 7-9 km away, a car is needed to get there too
Recommended hotels
Santa Maria la Palma and Lake Baratz
7 km from the terminal, about 10-12 minutes by car; a rental car or taxi is needed, there is no direct bus.
Best for: Those staying more than one night who want a quiet base for Lake Baratz, Argentiera and Stintino.
- Genuine countryside, away from the main roads, handy for Stintino and the Riviera del Corallo
- More stable prices all year round compared to the beach areas
- Without your own car, you can only get around by taxi on request
- Alghero's centre is 15 km away, a real trip rather than an evening stroll
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Terminal guide
A single compact and efficient terminal, recently modernized.
From check-in to the farthest gate you generally walk 5-10 minutes. Security queues remain short almost all year, except for possible increases during peak hours of summer charter flights.
Served mainly by low-cost companies, with an offering that increases significantly in the summer months.
Map of Alghero Fertilia Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get to central Alghero from the airport?
With ARST buses, which connect the airport to the city centre on an hourly basis; other lines run to Sassari and Bosa.
Q. Is Alghero Airport convenient for the Neptune's Grotto caves?
It's the closest airport, but to reach the caves (by land or by sea from Alghero) it's best to rent a car or organise an excursion.
Q. Are there many international flights from Alghero?
Yes, especially in the summer months, with connections to various European cities linked to coastal tourism on the Riviera del Corallo.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Alghero?
Yes, for exploring the Riviera del Corallo and north-western Sardinia, which isn't always well served by public transport.
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