Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB): what you need to know
A direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport takes 1 hour 30 minutes (on average). Olbia's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Catania.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the CTA - OLB route include:
Naples International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Palese Airport
When flying within Italy, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've found your cheap ticket from CTA to OLB, check your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is 25 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 60 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CTA to OLB.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting a cheap ticket from CTA to OLB is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Use filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The journey from central Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near CTA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OLB instead:
Getting from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to central Olbia
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to the centre of Olbia is around 10 minutes by car. It's approximately 5 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes around 27 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Olbia in April.
When booking your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Olbia, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CTA to OLB sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Olbia
Start your Olbia trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from CTA to OLB, have a look at our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Basilica di San Simplicio, Castello di Pedres and Spiaggia Pittulongu - La Playa are highlights which should feature on every Olbia itinerary.
Complete your Olbia trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Olbia holiday.