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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Cagliari. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 13,739.
The cheapest month to fly to Cagliari is usually September.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Cagliari Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Cagliari is R 13,739. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Cagliari Airport is Sunday, 14 September 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cagliari is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cagliari.

Flying to Cagliari

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,565
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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How to find cheap flights to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)

  • R 13,739 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Cagliari Elmas Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CAG, the lowest fare is R 6,565.

  • Stay updated on fares by creating a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to CAG fall, you'll be notified.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Cagliari, where Cagliari Elmas Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines usually offer some great early bird deals.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Cagliari. This will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different prices.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Cagliari Elmas Airport.

Best time to go to Cagliari

  • You can typically board the cheapest flight to Cagliari in May.

  • To find the cheapest month for flights to CAG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • If you'd like to experience Cagliari at its liveliest, lock in your flights to CAG for August. Taking a trip during peak seasons usually means more to see and do than at other times.

  • Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Cagliari are typically cheaper.

  • The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Cagliari is warmest in July, averaging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • February brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 4ºC (39ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF).

  • Hoping for a clearer forecast? July is the driest month in Cagliari.

  • The wettest time of year is November. Go then and you'll likely get around eight days of rainfall.

Travelling to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG): What you need to know

  • Get to Cagliari without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Cagliari Elmas Airport:

  • Think about booking your CAG plane ticket with LEVEL. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 85% of flights into this hub sticking to schedule.

  • You'll step off the plane in the UTC+1 timezone at CAG.

  • Slip into bed not long after your flight to CAG. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Cagliari Elmas Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:

  • Hit the ground running when you collect a car hire in CAG. Get behind the wheel with Surprice, RentSmart24 or Galdieri Rent and discover parts of Cagliari that most visitors tend to miss.

  • Cagliari Elmas Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 80% of outbound flights landing as scheduled. That's good news whether you're connecting onward or flying home.

Getting to central Cagliari from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)

  • The distance from CAG to central Cagliari is about 11 kilometres.

  • If you're catching a cab after your flight to CAG, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.

  • If you'd like to stay close to the action in Cagliari, unpack your bags at one of these popular options:

Cagliari highlights

  • These popular attractions should be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Cagliari:

    • The Royal Palace: An ideal place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 0.64 kilometres north-east of the city centre.

    • Centro Storico: Take on this landmark next. Around 5 kilometres north-east of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Cagliari experience.

How to get to Oristano from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)

  • Off to the nearby city of Oristano? It's about 97 kilometres from CAG. Allow around 1 hour to drive to the centre.

  • Allow roughly 1 hour 40 minutes if you decide to travel to Oristano on public transport.

Travelling from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Iglesias

  • Located about 48 kilometres away, Iglesias is another city that's not far from Cagliari Elmas Airport. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to make the trip by public transport from CAG.

  • Reaching it by car will take you roughly 40 minutes.

Explore more of Italy

  • Italy keeps the adventures coming. Carry on to Sassari, located about 177 kilometres north of Cagliari. Ducal Palace, Castello Aragonese and Palazzo della Provincia are just the start of its must-sees.

  • Quartu Sant'Elena might just become one of your favourite stops in Italy. You'll find it roughly 11 kilometres east of Cagliari. Spiaggia del Poetto di Quartu, Spiaggia di Capitana and Spiaggia di Sant'Andrea are high on many visitors' lists.

  • Let your travels lead you to Olbia, which is roughly 193 kilometres north of Cagliari. Smeralda, Porto Istana Beach and Spiaggia Bella are reasons to visit. You can get here by catching a flight to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB).

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