Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Olbia is the main gateway for the Costa Smeralda and the port is just 4 km from the airport: an urban bus (lines 2 and 10, running every 15 minutes) or a 10-minute taxi ride is enough to reach the centre and the station. Those looking for the sea without going too far can choose Pittulongu, 7 km away and a quarter of an hour by car, with beaches and hotels along the coast. Those who instead want the inland side of the Costa Smeralda, among art galleries and olive groves, should look at San Pantaleo, which however always requires a car: there are no direct buses from the airport.

Centre and station

City centre · 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.

Pros

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

Cons

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 in this area

Sa Pintadera: Guest rooms on Via Gabriele d'Annunzio, the road the airport bus takes, 5.7 km from Olbia's port.

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Pittulongu

Neighbourhood · 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.

Pros

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

Cons

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 in this area

Hotel Mare Blue: Hotel on Pittulongu beach, with a daytime bar on the sand and bike and car rental on site.
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.

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