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Getting to the City Center from Decimomannu Airport
Sardinia is one of Italy's largest islands in the Mediterranean and the Air Base Airport is only used for military flights. To travel by plane to Sardinia, you can travel to Cagliari Elmas Airport which name is the same as the region and is located on the other side of the island. Cagliari Elmas Airport is just 7 kilometers away from Cagliari and you can travel to other points of Sardinia Island by bus with economic prices. When traveling between the airport and the place you want to reach on the island, you can rent a car at Cagliari Airport or a faster alternative is you can choose a taxi or take the train from the station which is 10 minutes away. The buses are certainly one of the most economical options for travelling to the various locations on Sardinia from Cagliari Elmas Airport. Buses start at 08:40 in the morning and continue until 11:30. You can get your tickets as you get onto the bus at Cagliari Elmas Airport which run every half hour during the day. You can also get your ticket from the news stand inside the terminal. The bus ride may vary depending on your destination on Sardinia, but in general many places on the island are close to each other. It is very convenient to travel to the center with taxis which are available 24 hours a day at Cagliari Elmas Airport. The fees of taxis will change in price depending on your destination on the island. If you want you can inform the taxi driver at Cagliari Elmas Airport of your destination and ask for a small discount on the estimated total cost. If you intend to travel to the center by a taxi at night from the airport, please note that the payment fee may increase. Renting a car on Sardinia is often a preferred choice for transportation to and from Cagliari Elmas Airport, as well as many other tourist destinations on the island. Within the airport terminal you will see several different rental companies. By choosing one of them, and you can reach the center of Cagliari which is 7 kilometers from Cagliari Elmas Airport and you can easily travel to many regions on Sardinia. Prices for rental cars may vary depending on vehicle type and rental period. If you want before you arrive to Cagliari you can make a comparison on the internet and reserve a suitable car for your trip to Sardinia. There is no direct connection between the airport and the Cagliari train station. You can take a taxi from Cagliari Elmas Airport to the station which is about 10 minutes away and then you can travel by train to other destinations on the island. If you find a bus or a shuttle going to Cagliari train station, you can also choose either of those to travel from Cagliari Elmas Airport to the station.Bus
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Getting to Decimomannu Airport from the City Center
Air Base Airport is located in Sardinia, which is one of the touristic islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The airport is now only used for military activities. In order to travel to Sardinia, see the historical and natural beauties on the island, you can travel to Cagliari Diamond Airport, which has flights from many points in Europe.
It is possible in Sardinia to find a taxi in every hour of the day to transfer the airport, which is located about 7 kilometers outside of the Cagliari center. Taxis serving all day are a bit more expensive at night hours.
Buses are the most economical transportation alternative to transfer to Cagliari Elmas Airport from many parts of the island. Buses that you can use only at certain times of the day travel usually between the center and the airport in half an hour. In order to reach the airport, it is also one of the alternatives to take the train to the nearby station and then take a taxi to Cagliari Elmas Airport.
You can rent a car from the center of the island, so you can enjoy the airport transfer while witnessing the beauties of this wonderful island in the Mediterranean.
Bus
Buses are the most economical vehicles you can choose to travel between different points of Sardinia Island in general. In order to arrive at the airport, you can choose buses starting from around 09:00 in the morning and departing every half hour from the center of Cagliari. To get on the bus, you need to come to the central stops. This makes the bus option more tiring, although it is economical. The bus ride from Cagliari Elmas Airport, which is only 7 kilometers from the center, takes between 20-25 minutes. You can plan your time accordingly, and if you are in a hurry to catch your flight, you can call a taxi quickly to transfer to the Cagliari Airport.
Taxi
Taxis that you can use to arrive at the airport in Sardinia 24 hours a day, especially late at night can be considered as the only alternative on this route. Taxi fares are calculated by the taximeter in the vehicles and transportation fee do not cost too much between the nearby places. If you are traveling from a far location to Cagliari Elmas Airport, you can share your fare with a couple of road companions. In Sardinia, you should always remember that taxi fees are more expensive during the night and if you are traveling with these vehicles late at night, you should be prepared to pay more than usual.
Train
Cagliari Elmas Airport is not directly connected to any train station. The nearest station to this airport is a 10-minute drive away. Therefore, passengers who want to travel to the airport by train should go to the station first and then take a taxi and complete their transfers to the airport. Train tickets are generally similar to buses on the island, and trains in this aspect are quite economical.
Car Rental
It can be good idea to rent a car in Sardinia, where you will encounter the unique beauties of nature in almost every point. If you get your rental car from the center of Cagliari, you can catch up with your plane in Cagliari Diamond Airport easily in about 17-20 minutes. The fact that the rental offices are located within the airport provides convenience for people who want to leave their car and travel directly by plane. In order to find a rental vehicle easily in Sardinia, especially in the summer season, make sure to try to make your reservation before coming to the island. Thanks to advance booking, you can find rental vehicles easier and use it both in Sardinia and on your journey to the airport.
Airport Information
There is a great deal of alternatives for passengers who want to have a pleasant time at Cagliari Airport in Sardinia that is a popular tourism destination of Italy.
A large store is located at the airport's departing passenger terminal, where you can buy souvenirs such as perfume, jewelry, toys and a regional refrigerator ornament.
After completing your shopping at the airport, you can go upstairs to the restaurant. Delicious pastas, delicious desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are waiting for you at the restaurant at Cagliari Elmas Airport. If you just want to have a cup of hot coffee or tea, you do not leave the airport. You can enjoy delicious Italian coffees at the terminal restaurant and cafe without having to leave the airport.
The areas that make the life of passengers easier within the airport include a comfortable waiting room, a baby and child care room for families, a terrace, and a consultation desk and where you can ask all kinds of questions about Cagliari and Sardinia.
