Flights from Amsterdam to Olbia

Practical tips for your flight from Amsterdam to Sardinia

There are direct flights from Amsterdam to Sardinia several times a week. The flight takes just 2 hours and 20 minutes, so you’ll be starting your unforgettable holiday before you know it. Before you fly from Amsterdam to Sardinia, here are a few practical tips for a stress-free start to your holiday.

Before you go: useful information about Sardinia

Want to know when is the best time to visit Sardinia, where it is located, or the easiest way to get to your accommodation from the airport in Olbia? Here’s some helpful information for you. 

The best time to visit Sardinia

If you want to get the most out of Sardinia, visit between May and October. The summer months are ideal with August being the absolute peak. This is when the island comes to life and you can enjoy la dolce vita to the fullest.

After arriving in Sardinia

You’ll land in Olbia after a comfortable direct flight from Amsterdam to Sardinia. This city, located on the northern side of the island, boasts Sardinia’s most beautiful coastal strip. From the airport, a bus, taxi or hire car will get you to Olbia in just 15 minutes. Known as the ‘gateway to Sardinia’, the city sits on the stunning Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast). With its pearly white beaches, turquoise waters and subtropical climate, you’ll quickly get that ultimate holiday feeling. But it’s definitely worth exploring beyond the city. If you’d like to see more of the area, hire a car or take a train or bus to travel around the island. Whatever you choose, there’s plenty to do on this stunning Italian island.

Discover Sardinia’s highlights

What can you do once in Sardinia? Shopaholics can indulge in a shopping spree in Olbia. The lovely Corso Umberto is a street lined with modern shops, cafés and street food stalls. Food lovers can also savour the island’s culinary specialties, such as the famous mussel soup or stuffed mussels, paired perfectly with a glass of local wine. If you’re wondering what else you can do in Sardinia, the island is bursting with sights:

Grotta di Nettuno (Neptune’s Grotto): experience an adventure in this stunning coastal cave on Sardinia’s northwest coast. The cave can only be reached from the sea or down steep stairs from the cliff, making it ideal for adventurous travellers. Tip: come early as only a limited number of visitors are allowed in at a time.

Su Nuraxi di Barumini: discover the mysterious towers of Su Nuraxi di Barumini, a collection of ancient Nuraghe towers from the Bronze Age. 

Isola dell’Asinara: this unique nature reserve, which was once a prison island, remains relatively unknown to many tourists. Learn about its fascinating rich history and meet the rare albino donkeys that inhabit the island.

Book your flight from Amsterdam to Sardinia

Book your flight ticket from Amsterdam to Olbia in Sardinia today and look forward to encountering one stunning natural beauty after the other. Plan your trip a few months in advance for a cheap direct fight from Amsterdam to Sardinia. Make it even easier by using our monthly overview to find the best deals.