Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) is only about 4 km from the centre of Olbia, so the ride into town is short. Most visitors are heading further, though: to the Costa Smeralda, San Teodoro or the port for the ferries to the Maddalena islands and the mainland.
Olbia Airport to the city at a glance
- Bus: ASPO city buses 2 and 10 stop about 50 metres from arrivals and reach the centre in about 15 minutes. A ticket costs €1 from the machine in the arrivals hall and a little more from the driver.
- Taxi: from the rank outside arrivals, about 10–15 minutes to the centre; a night surcharge applies late in the evening.
- Private transfer: door to door, fixed price per vehicle. A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €39 from Olbia Airport to Piazza Margherita in the centre of Olbia (one passenger, pickup on 25 November).
Private transfers from Olbia Airport
For the centre of Olbia the bus is cheap and quick. A transfer earns its price on the longer runs: Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, Baja Sardinia or San Teodoro, where buses are infrequent outside summer and a taxi would be metered. You can book an Olbia Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.
Olbia port and the Costa Smeralda
Olbia's ferry port (Isola Bianca) is a short drive from the airport, so a transfer or taxi works well for an early sailing. For where to base yourself on the island, see our Sardinia guides below.
Planning your stay? Our Sardinia travel guide and where to stay in Sardinia cover the area in more detail.
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How far is Olbia Airport from the city centre?
About 4 km. ASPO buses 2 and 10 take about 15 minutes; a taxi takes 10–15 minutes.
How much is the bus from Olbia Airport?
€1 from the ticket machine in the arrivals hall, valid for 90 minutes on ASPO buses; it costs a little more if you pay the driver.
How much is a transfer from Olbia Airport?
A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €39 per vehicle from Olbia Airport to Piazza Margherita in the centre of Olbia (one passenger, pickup on 25 November).
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