Olbia Airport is 4 km from Olbia city and 15-50 km from Costa Smeralda destinations. Here are the real prices across all transport options.
ASPO bus to Olbia: EUR 1.00
The only public transport from the airport. Goes to Olbia city centre and bus station. Journey: about 15 minutes. A single ride is EUR 1.00, valid 90 minutes, if you buy before boarding — the machine in arrivals, the MooneyGo app, or a ticket agent. Buying on board adds a EUR 0.50 surcharge, making it EUR 1.50. Either way it is exceptional value for travellers staying in Olbia itself. Does not serve Costa Smeralda destinations.
Taxi from the rank
Taxis are available outside arrivals. City-area fares run on the meter under the comune's tariff; beyond Olbia city, pricing is unregulated and varies by driver. The comune does not publish that tariff where arriving passengers can read it, and out-of-town runs are negotiated rather than metered, so a list of taxi prices for Costa Smeralda would be guesswork dressed up as fact. Always confirm the total price before getting in for journeys beyond the city, and ask a second driver if the first number sounds high. In peak season (July-August), taxi supply at the airport is generally good.
Pre-booked transfer
Fixed price arranged in advance. Driver meets you in arrivals. Standard choice for Costa Smeralda guests:
| Destination | Transfer price | Distance | Journey time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olbia centre | Fixed, quoted at booking | 4 km | 10 min |
| Porto Rotondo | Fixed, quoted at booking | 15 km | 20 min |
| Arzachena | Fixed, quoted at booking | 20 km | 25-30 min |
| Porto Cervo | Fixed, quoted at booking | 25 km | 30-35 min |
| Cannigione | Fixed, quoted at booking | 22 km | 25-30 min |
| Cala di Volpe area | Fixed, quoted at booking | 30 km | 35-40 min |
| Baia Sardinia | Fixed, quoted at booking | 35 km | 35-45 min |
| Palau | Fixed, quoted at booking | 40 km | 40-50 min |
| La Maddalena ferry port (Palau) | Fixed, quoted at booking | 40 km | 40-50 min |
| Santa Teresa Gallura | Fixed, quoted at booking | 55 km | 55-65 min |
Fixed-price private transfer
OLB Olbia City Center
From€114for 2 passengers
Other destinations
What makes prices vary
Season: In July-August (peak), demand is high. Pre-booked transfer prices hold steady. Taxi prices may be firmer as demand is high. Book transfers in advance during peak season — day-of availability decreases.
Group size: Transfer pricing is per vehicle. A sedan for 1-3 passengers might cost EUR 30 to Porto Cervo; a minivan for 6-8 might cost EUR 50. Per-person cost is lower in a larger group.
Specific resort location: Costa Smeralda resorts are spread across a large peninsula. Some luxury properties are down private access roads. Confirm your hotel's address with the transfer operator at booking.
Car hire
For travellers who want to explore independently, hire cars are widely available at the airport. Rates swing hard between shoulder and peak season and between suppliers, so compare for your own dates rather than budgeting from a figure read months earlier. Book in advance for July-August when supply tightens. International licence not required for EU citizens. Compact cars are practical on the narrower coastal roads.
The per-person maths
For a couple heading to Porto Cervo: a transfer at EUR 30 is EUR 15 each, fixed before you fly. A taxi is whatever the driver quotes on the day. Bus is not an option. The pre-booked transfer's certainty is the whole point.
For a group of four: transfer EUR 35 = EUR 9 each. Excellent value for a direct hotel delivery.