Is there a train from Cagliari Airport to the center?

Yes, it is the only Sardinian airport with a train station inside the terminal. The Trenitalia train departs every 30 minutes, takes 7 minutes, and costs about 1.30 euros. The destination is Cagliari station, in the city center.

What is the closest beach to Cagliari Airport?

The nearest beaches to Cagliari Airport are those at Poetto, about 25 minutes by car (also accessible by CTM bus from the city). For the most beautiful beaches in the south — Chia, Cala Cipolla Beach, Punta Molentis in Villasimius — it takes about 55-60 minutes by car.

Is there a bus from Cagliari Airport?

Yes. The ARST line 30 connects the airport to the center of Cagliari (Piazza Matteotti) in about 20 minutes. Buses run every 30-60 minutes. Alternatively, there is the train (7 minutes, faster) or taxi (20 minutes, 20-25 euros).

How far is Chia from Cagliari Airport?

Chia is about 55 km from Cagliari Airport, roughly 55-60 minutes by car taking the SP195 towards Teulada. There is no direct public transport connection from the Chia beaches. Car rental is necessary.

How do you reach Villasimius from Cagliari Airport?

Villasimius is about 60 km from the airport, around 60 minutes by car taking the SS125 east. There is a bus connection, but it is slow and with few daily runs: renting a car is the best option.

When is it best to fly to Cagliari to save money?

The lowest prices are found in November-March (off-season) and during low season windows in April-May and October. July and August are the most expensive months. September offers a good compromise: still warm sea, less crowded beaches, and more affordable prices.

How do you reach Pula from Cagliari Airport?

Pula is about 40 km from Cagliari Airport, 35-40 minutes by car. The ARST bus connects Cagliari to Pula (about 1 hour from the city center), but it does not go directly from the airport. Renting a car is the most convenient option.

Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG): practical guide

Tempi di guida dall'Aeroporto di Cagliari Elmas (CAG)

Destinazione	Tempo di guida
Cagliari	15 min (7 min in treno dal terminal)
Pula	40 min
Barumini (Su Nuraxi)	50 min
Chia	55 min
Villasimius	1 h
Costa Rei	1 h 05
Carloforte	1 h 15 (+ traghetto da Portovesme)
Oristano e Sinis	1 h 20 (comodo anche da Alghero)
Nuoro e Barbagia	1 h 45
Cala Gonone / Golfo di Orosei	2 h
Bosa	2 h 10
Sassari	2 h 20
Budoni	2 h 25
Alghero	2 h 25
San Teodoro	2 h 30
Olbia	2 h 45
Stintino / La Pelosa	2 h 45
Costa Smeralda / Porto Cervo	3 h 10
Palau / La Maddalena	3 h 20 (+ traghetto per La Maddalena)
Santa Teresa Gallura	3 h 30 (traghetti per la Corsica)

Aeroporto di Cagliari Elmas (CAG) — voli diretti

Tutto l'anno: Barcellona, Bari, Basilea, Bologna, Bruxelles Charleroi, Budapest, Catania, Cracovia, Firenze, Genova, Ginevra, Londra Stansted, Madrid (via Siviglia/Valencia), Malta, Marsiglia, Milano Linate, Milano Malpensa, Napoli, Norimberga, Palermo, Parigi Beauvais, Parigi Orly, Pisa, Porto, Roma Ciampino, Roma Fiumicino, Stoccolma, Torino, Venezia, Verona.

Solo estate: Alghero, Amburgo, Amsterdam, Berlino, Copenaghen, Dublino, Düsseldorf, Francoforte, Lione, Londra Gatwick, Madrid, Milano Bergamo, Monaco di Baviera, Nizza, Olbia, Parigi CDG, Praga, Stoccarda, Vienna, Zurigo.

Fonte: SOGAER — Aeroporto di Cagliari — aggiornato al 4 agosto 2026.

Nel 2024 l'Aeroporto di Cagliari Elmas (CAG) ha movimentato 5.161.212 passeggeri (fonte: Assaeroporti / ENAC). Il mese di punta è Ago.