International Airport of Cagliari is the largest airport in Sardinia. It is located in the south of the country and handles up to 4 million passengers annually.
How to get to the city center
From the airport, you can reach the city center in 15-20 minutes by train, bus, taxi, transfer, or by renting a car.
Public Transport
Train - a convenient and fast way to get to the city. Buses from the airport run quite infrequently and may not always adhere to the schedule.
Train
You can buy tickets, check routes, and schedules on the website.
Where to find: You will find the train stop to the left of the terminal exit. Follow the signs for Trein, Elmas Aeroporo.
Operating hours: From 06:42 to 23:04, every 10-40 minutes, depending on the time of day. The airport displays up-to-date information on train schedules.
Fare: 2 EUR.
Where to buy tickets: You can purchase tickets on the website or at the airport from a ticket machine or at the station. When ordering online, enter the stations Cagliari or Cagliari Elmas. Tickets purchased online are valid for 4 hours. Remember to validate your ticket before boarding the train.
Intercity Bus
To get to the city center, take bus route No. 501. Get off at the Cagliari Autostazione Ars stop.
Where to find: There are two bus stops on the airport premises. They are located behind the airport building, and the station is marked with an ARST sign.
Fare: 1.3 EUR. Pay the driver.
Operating schedule: See here.
City Bus
Elmas centro commerciale is located 1.5 kilometers from the airport. You need to take bus No. 19 or No. 9. The former goes to the suburbs of Cagliari, while the latter goes to the central railway station. Information about public transport in the city can be found on the website.
Important! The entire path to the bus stop must be walked along a narrow road with no sidewalks or shoulders.
Transfer
You can pre-book a transfer through the KiwiTaxi service.
Cost: Starting from 25 EUR per car (1-3 passengers).
Taxi
A fast and comfortable mode of transportation. The taxi stand is located outside the terminal.
Cost: Starting from 18-20 EUR per car (1-3 passengers). Fare is calculated by the meter. Make sure the driver turns it on. The fare is higher at night.
Car Rental
By renting a car, you won't depend on anyone else. It is the most convenient mode of transportation for getting around the city. There are car rental desks at the airport. You can also book a car online through websites like Rentalcars.
Cost: Starting from 7.5 EUR per day.
How to get to the train station and bus station
The central train station of Cagliari is located at Piazza Matteotti, Via Roma, 33. From the airport, you can take train or bus No. 9 to get there.
The bus station is located next to the train station. Refer to the information provided above for transportation options.
