Traveling with children needs some planning, especially around luggage, child seats and the length of the journey.
Airport facilities
The 2026 service charter lists new family-friendly spaces at the airport: three nursery rooms and a play area. The nursery rooms are in the Arrivals area at baggage claim, in the departures area near the ticket offices, and at the departures pier near gates 7-8 after the security checks. The play area is near the ticket offices. Check the airport page for the current locations before you travel.
Child seats
We could not confirm the current child-seat rules for taxis in Italy from an official source, and a taxi may not carry a child seat. If your child needs a seat, bring your own travel seat or request one when you book a transfer, giving the child's age and weight. A seat is provided only if it is confirmed in your booking. Check the current rules with the Italian authorities before you travel.
Vehicle size
A family with several large suitcases and a stroller may not fit in a standard taxi. For a larger group or more luggage, book a larger vehicle in advance and note the stroller and luggage at booking.
Train, taxi or transfer
The train to Cagliari is quick, 5-7 minutes according to the airport page, and the station is a five-minute walk from the terminal. With small children and several bags, that walk and the platform can be tiring, so decide in advance whether it suits you. Taxis wait outside the Arrivals area; the airport lists a minimum daytime fare to the city centre and recommends confirming the exact fare with the cooperative, especially with extra luggage. For beach towns such as Pula or Villasimius, the road time is roughly 48 to 63 minutes according to our route database (approximate estimates), which is a long time with a tired child, so a transfer straight to your door may be easier.
Tips for families
- Request a child seat when booking your transfer, specifying the child's age and weight
- Keep snacks, water and a change of clothes in your hand luggage
- Note the number of suitcases, strollers and car seats when you book
- Save your accommodation address on your phone
- Use the nursery room in the Arrivals area at baggage claim if you need to feed or change a baby before the journey
- Allow extra time at baggage claim, since children slow everything down
Sources (checked 2026-10-27)
- Nursery rooms and play area: https://www.sogaer.it/sites/default/files/2026-09/CDS_EN_31AGO26.pdf
- Train time, station walk, taxi minimum fare, taxi outside Arrivals: https://www.sogaer.it/en/to-from-airport
- Approximate road times: ATP route database (estimates)