Cagliari Elmas Airport Guide (CAG)

Airport info
Code: CAG
Address:
Via dei Trasvolatori snc, Elmas, Cagliari, Sardinia 09030, Italy
Location:

The airport is located 7km (4.5 miles) northwest of central Cagliari.

No. of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +39
Telephone:
+39 070 211 211

Cagliari Elmas Airport serves the principal Sardinian city, at the southern tip of the Italian island, to which it is the primary gateway. Our Cagliari Airport guide includes airport contact details as well as information relating to terminal facilities, public transportation and nearby accommodation options.

Information

An information desk and tourist information counter (+39 070 2112 1281) are located on the ground (Arrivals) floor of the terminal building.

Website
www.sogaer.it
Driving directions

From the centre of Cagliari, take route SS130 north. This road passes the airport entrance, which is fully signposted.

Public Transport

Public transport rail

Regular trains (tel: 892 021; www.trenitalia.com) operate into Cagliari from the airport railway station, which is a 5-minute walk from the terminal complex (journey time: 5-7 minutes; fare: €1.25).

Public transport road

Bus:ARST (Aziende Regionale Trasporti; tel: +39 070 4098 324;www.arst.sardegna.it) runs shuttle buses to the city centre every 30 minutes throughout the day (journey time: 10 minutes; fare: €4).

Taxi:Cabs (tel: +39 070 400 101; www.cagliaritaxi.com) are readily available outside the terminal. Journey time to the city centre is about 10 minutes, and fares range from €15-20.

Terminal facilities

Money

ATMs are available for passenger use in both Departures and Arrivals.

Communication

Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout Cagliari Elmas Airport. Public telephones are also dotted throughout the terminal.

Food

A number of food and beverage options are available, including a fast food outlet, a sit-down restaurant, wine bar and pastry café.

Shopping

A wide selection of shops is available in Departures, selling a range of international and local products including fashion items, liquor and tobacco as well as typical souvenirs.

Luggage

Baggage trolleys are available at the airport. A lost property office is open during weekdays that can assist with any missing luggage enquiries (tel: +39 070 2112 1523).

Other

Other facilities at Cagliari Elmas Airport include a chapel and a first aid station.

Airport facilities

Conference and business

There are no meeting rooms at the airport, but there is a Meridiana VIP lounge immediately after security offering passengers a quiet working environment.

A number of meeting rooms are available at the Holiday Inn hotel (tel: +39 070 5379; www.ihg.com) 3km (2 miles) from the airport and at other large hotels in the city centre.

Disabled facilities

The airport is fully accessible, with lifts, disabled toilets, and designated parking close to the terminal entrance. Any passengers who may require additional assistance are advised to contact their airline before travelling.

Car parking

Long- and short-stay parking (tel: +33 070 2112 1560) is available in three car parks close to the terminal. Short-term is immediately outside Arrivals, and there is a multistorey Long Stay facility a little further away. The third car park, to the south, offers flat daily rates.

Car rental

Numerous car rental agencies are represented at the airport; desks are located in a dedicated building outside the terminal. Companies present include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and a number of local operators.

Hotels

There are no hotels located on-site at Cagliari Elmas Airport. The nearest accommodation is about 3km (2 miles) away; and several others are only a short drive away.


Holiday Inn Cagliari

+39 070 5379

The closest accommodation to the airport, the 4-star Holday Inn offers a range of meeting rooms plus a business centre, gym, outdoor pool and sauna. There is a restaurant and cocktail bar.

Viale Umberto Ticca, 09122, Cagliari, Italy

Sardegna Hotel

+39 070 28 6245

Also within 4km (2.5 miles) of the airport, the Sardegna Hotel has 84 rooms, a restaurant serving classic Sardinian food, and 24-hour reception. There is also a large conference centre at the hotel.

Via Lunigiana 50, 09122, Cagliari, Italy

Hotel Grillo

+39 070 946 350

Located a short distance to the northwest of the airport, Hotel Grillo is a luxury accommodation option, with outdoor pool, gourmet restaurant, meeting facilities and multilingual staff.

Via Carmine 132, 09032, Assemini, Italy
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