The Costa Paradiso is located on the northern coast of Sardinia and stretches for around 70km (43mi) from Santa Teresa Gallura in the north to Castelsardo on the west coast.
This stunning coastline is an alternative to the more crowded and expensive Costa Smeralda.
You have a choice of two airports depending on which section of the Costa Paradiso you plan to visit: Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) is closer to Santa Teresa Gallura, while Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AOH) is closer to Castelsardo.
The most convenient route to the Costa Paradiso region is by air to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), located 4km (2.4mi) from the town centre of Olbia, and about 65km (40mi) from Santa Teresa di Gallura.
From Olbia Airport to Santa Teresa Gallura by taxi or hire car takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. From Santa Teresa Gallura to Castelsardo is a further 1 hour 10 minute drive.
From Olbia Airport to Castelsardo is around 103km (64mi), taking 1 hour 35 minutes by car on the quickest route.
Alternatively, Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AOH), also known as Alghero–Riviera del Corallo Airport, is located around 8km (5mi) northwest of Alghero, and around 62km (38mi) south of Castelsardo, around 1 hour by hire car or taxi.
Santa Teresa Gallura is around 129km (80mi) from Alghero–Fertilia Airport, around a 2 hour drive.
Sardinia lies 187km (116mi) to the west of the Italian mainland and just 16km (10mi) south of the French island of Corsica.
The following are the most convenient and quickest routes to the Costa Paradiso via Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB).
Within Italy: Meridiana and easyJet offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), Sardinia.
Milan to Olbia is 1 hr 15 min, direct flight
Rome to Olbia is 55 min, direct flight
From United Kingdom: British Airways and easyJet offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), Sardinia.
London to Olbia is 2 hrs 30 min, direct flight
Manchester to Olbia is 2 hrs 45 min, direct flight
From France: EasyJet and Transavia France offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), Sardinia.
Paris to Olbia is 1 hrs 45 min, direct flight
From Germany: Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings and Lufthansa offer the most convenient flights to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), Sardinia.
Berlin to Olbia is 2 hrs 25 min, direct flight
Dusseldorf to Olbia is 2 hrs, direct flight
Frankfurt to Olbia 1 hr 45 min, direct flight
Hamburg to Olbia is 2 hrs 25 min, direct flight
Munich to Olbia is 1 hr 40 min, direct flight
From United States: KLM, Transavia Holland, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, easyJet and United Airlines offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), Sardinia.
Atlanta to Olbia is 11 hrs 34 min, with connecting flightˆ
Boston to Olbia is 9 hrs 49 min, with connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Olbia is 10 hrs 50 min, with connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Olbia is 12 hrs 20 min, with connecting flightˆ
New York to Olbia is 10 hrs 10 min, with connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Olbia is 13 hrs 35 min, with connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Olbia is 13 hrs 55 min, with connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Air Canada, Meridiana, Air Transat, Lufthansa and easyJet offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), Sardinia.
Toronto to Olbia is 10 hrs 5 min, with connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Olbia is 9 hrs 35 min, with connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Olbia is 13 hrs 20 min, with connecting flightˆ
From Australia: Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Volotea, Lufthansa and easyJet offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), Sardinia.
Adelaide to Olbia is 24 hrs 25 min, with connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Olbia is 24 hrs 50 min, with connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Olbia is 24 hrs 30 min, with connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Olbia is 23 hrs 40 min, with connecting flightˆ
Perth to Olbia is 22 hrs 15 min, with connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Air New Zealand and KLM offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), Sardinia.
Auckland to Olbia is 28 hrs 15 min, with connecting flightsˆ
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines and Meridiana offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), Sardinia.
Singapore to Olbia is 14 hrs 55 min, with connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes transfer time.)
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) is located 4km (2.4mi) from the town centre of Olbia in northwest Sardinia, and about 65km (40mi) from Santa Teresa di Gallura.
Sardinia has a very efficient road and transport system, and is small enough that you can easily fly into any airport and then take a bus, taxi or hire car to your destination.
Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours from the Arrivals area. Journey time into Olbia city is about 10-15 minutes, and fares start at around €15-20.
Shuttle: A regular shuttle bus operates between the airport and Olbia’s town centre every 20-30 minutes, taking 10 minutes.
Bus: Bus number 2 and 10 (tel: +39 800 191 847; www.aspoolbia.it) run frequently between the airport and central Olbia, taking about 15-20 minutes with a fare of €1.
A bus service runs from Olbia Airport to Santa Teresa Gallura, taking around 1 hour and 30 minutes, three times daily.
International car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Maggiore, along with several local operators. The car rental centre is located about 50m (164ft) from Arrivals.
Money: There are ATMs, a bank and a bureau de change located within the terminal.
Food: The airport has a full-service restaurant overlooking the runway, plus several cafés and a wine bar.
Shopping: A selection of shops offer local gifts, souvenirs and food items. There are also duty-free goods available for passengers leaving the EU.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is accessible in all areas, and public telephones are dotted throughout the terminal.
Other: Other facilities at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport include baby changing rooms and a first aid centre. Bicycle rental and maintenance is also available.
The airport is fully accessible, with lifts, disabled toilet facilities and specially adapted telephones.
There is a special room dedicated to welcoming and assisting disabled passengers, along with a meeting point after baggage reclaim.
Designated disabled parking is available immediately opposite the terminal entrance, and there are special meeting points within the terminals for those requiring help.
Any passengers who may require additional assistance are advised to contact their airline before travelling.
A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
Walking; bikes are usually available for hire. Hiring a car offers the most freedom to get off the beaten track, while the public bus and train systems offer an inexpensive way to explore the island. Taxis are available but expensive.
Latest update: How to get to Costa Paradiso: 24 November, 2023
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