There are three main airports in Sardinia with charter and scheduled services arriving direct from all over Europe or via one of Italy’s mainland airports from further afield. Direct flights have become more frequent and better value in recent years although many people still choose to fly to Malpensa Airport on the mainland and then take a connecting flight to Sardinia as an alternative to flying direct.

If you plan to fly directly to Sardinia for your yacht charter, the three major airports on the island are in Cagliari (south coast), Olbia (north east coast) and Alghero (north west coast). Cagliari Elmas Airport is situated 5 miles from Cagliari itself and is Sardinia’s main airport with the best international connections. Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is situated on the north east coast 3 miles from the town of Olbia, while Alghero-Fertilia Airport serves the north west of Sardinia and the towns of Porto Torres, Sassari and Alghero itself.

If you plan to arrive by ferry to Sardinia for your yacht charter, regular services run from Naples and Civitavecchia (near Rome) to Cagliari and from Genoa to Olbia and Porto Torros.