Olbia Costa Smeralda airport is the main access point for luxury tourism in Northern Sardinia. Located a few kilometers from Olbia's center, it is one of the Mediterranean's most modern and welcoming airports.
How to get to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to OLB
Parking near Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Three official parking sectors available just steps from the terminal: Sector C (short stay, closest), Sectors A and B (long stay, partially or fully covered).
Typically: short stay, 10 minutes free then 1€ every 10 minutes in the first hour and 2€/hour from the second hour onward; long stay, 16.50€ the first day with rates declining to 3€/day from the fourth day. In the immediate vicinity there are also low-cost private parking lots (200-800 meters from terminal, with free shuttle) starting at about 6€/day.
How to get to Olbia from OLB
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
The car rental center is one of the island's largest, located in a dedicated building next to the terminal.
Book well in advance in the summer months: demand toward Costa Smeralda is very high and vehicle availability, especially in premium categories, runs out quickly.
Rental requires driver's license, passport, and credit card, plus the IDP in the majority of cases.
Hotels near Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Centre and station
By taxi about 10 minutes from the airport; alternatively the urban bus (lines 2 and 10) takes about 15 minutes, running every 15 minutes.
Best for: For those who prefer the port, Corso Umberto and the station a short walk away, without depending on a car.
- Port, Corso Umberto and the station reachable on foot
- Direct urban bus from the airport, no need for a taxi
- A wider choice of restaurants open all year compared to the coast
- The nearest sea still remains a few kilometres away
- In high season port traffic slows down getting around
- Less of a holiday atmosphere compared to Pittulongu
Recommended hotels
Pittulongu
About 7 km from the airport, 15 minutes by car or taxi; there do not appear to be direct buses from the airport to Pittulongu.
Best for: Those who want the sea and a renowned beach without going too far from the airport.
- Pittulongu beach and a view of Tavolara island, on foot
- Seafront hotels with a bar and bike/car rental on site
- Quieter than the centre, especially in the evening
- Without a car or taxi, the centre is not easy to reach
- In high season the seafront hotels fill up well in advance
- Few restaurant alternatives compared to Olbia's centre
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Mare Blue Hotel on Pittulongu beach, with a daytime bar on the sand and bike and car rental on site. View availability
- The Pelican Beach Resort & SPA - Adults Only Adults-only resort overlooking Pittulongu beach, with a view of Tavolara island; known locally as Pellicano d'Oro. View availability
San Pantaleo
About 23 km from the airport, 25-30 minutes by car; there are no direct public connections.
Best for: Those who rent a car and prefer an art village inland from the Costa Smeralda.
- A village with art galleries and a weekly market well known in the area
- A convenient starting point for the beaches of the Costa Smeralda
- Cooler and quieter than the coast on summer evenings
- A car is always needed, not just for the airport but for everything
- In winter many of the village's activities close
- It is the farthest area from the airport among those in this guide
Recommended hotels
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
A single elegant and functional terminal, rich in green spaces and open areas.
From check-in to gate you generally walk 8-10 minutes, thanks to spacious open areas. Security checks can grow longer during peak hours of the summer season.
Served by various airlines and low-cost carriers, with an offering strongly concentrated in the summer months for tourism to Costa Smeralda.
Map of Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Olbia Airport the most convenient for the Costa Smeralda?
Yes, it's the main reference airport for Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo and the other towns of the Costa Smeralda.
Q. How much do the ASPO urban bus lines from Olbia Airport cost?
It's the standard local urban transport ticket, one of the cheapest ways to reach central Olbia.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Olbia for the Costa Smeralda?
Yes, it's the most practical solution: many of the most exclusive tourist spots aren't well served by public transport.
Q. Are there many charter flights to Olbia in summer?
Yes, traffic increases noticeably between June and September thanks to seasonal connections to various European cities.
Flight board
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