Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Cagliari's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to CAG start from 06:20 — the first with Vueling. The latest departure is at 20:55 with Vueling. Overall, you can take your pick of 23 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your BCN to CAG flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Cagliari (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a breeze with Volotea. This popular airline has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Volotea on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates BCN to CAG flights. An impressive 84.62% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BCN and CAG include:
Valencia Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Right now, 23 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 47 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to CAG.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to CAG.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, data shows 79.12% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BCN:
Arriving at Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
If you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAG:
Grab a Cagliari Elmas Airport rental car and explore Cagliari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Galdieri Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cagliari Elmas Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to central Cagliari
Cagliari Elmas Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Cagliari. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cagliari in February.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport for July if you want to go to Cagliari during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to CAG in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Cagliari has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Cagliari, a visit to Rome will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Italy, consider Naples, about 467 kilometres north-east of Cagliari. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are key highlights.