Castello
The fortified historic quarter on the hill, with narrow streets, the cathedral and medieval Pisan towers.
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Airport · Cagliari, Italy
Cagliari-Elmas CAG
7 km from central Cagliari. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Cagliari-Elmas Airport, named after Mario Mameli, is at Elmas, about 7 km north-west of Cagliari and next to the Santa Gilla lagoon. It is the main airport of southern Sardinia, with flights from all over Italy and Europe.
Terminals
A single modern terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is much busier in summer, when many tourist and low-cost flights arrive.
Services
The terminal has shops, cafés and restaurants, cash machines and car rental desks. It is a large airport, busy all year and with more flights in summer.
Getting to the city
Tren regional (Elmas Aeroporto)
Train between Elmas Aeroporto station, next to the terminal, and Cagliari's central station; the journey takes about 10 min.
Autobuses urbanos y regionales
Bus lines (CTM, ARST) to Cagliari and to other destinations in Sardinia.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Cagliari takes about 15 min.
Airport map
Terminal
A single modern terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is much busier in summer, when many tourist and low-cost flights arrive.
Cagliari
Things to do in Cagliari
Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia, a hilly city on the sea with a walled historic quarter, the Castello, urban beaches and lagoons with flamingos. It is the best base for exploring the south of the island.
Bastione di Saint Remy
A grand monumental terrace with a staircase, leading up to the Castello and offering views over the rooftops and the port.
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Poetto
A long urban beach of fine sand at the city's doorstep, with a promenade, beach bars and views of the Sella del Diavolo.
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Anfiteatro romano
A Roman-era amphitheatre cut into the rock of a hill, with part of its seating still visible.
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How far is the airport from central Cagliari?
Cagliari-Elmas airport is about 7 km from central Cagliari.
How do I get from the airport to central Cagliari?
From Cagliari-Elmas airport you can take Tren regional (Elmas Aeroporto) (train), Autobuses urbanos y regionales (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Cagliari-Elmas airport have?
Cagliari-Elmas has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Cagliari?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Terminal exterior: lucamascaro, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Departures hall: Josh Ca at Italian Wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Apron with an aircraft: Carlo Dani, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castello: Municipality of Cagliari, CC BY-SA 3.0 it, Wikimedia Commons
- Bastione di Saint Remy: Ruben J Davies, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Poetto: Chris, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Anfiteatro romano: Ariosa1959, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons