Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Olbia Airport (OLB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Olbia Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Olbia's timezone is UTC+1, making Olbia one hour ahead of Manchester.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to OLB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Olbia (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular carrier has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Olbia Airport.
Jet2 is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that offers MAN to OLB flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Olbia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MAN and OLB include:
Paris Orly Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Brussels International Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights departing from Manchester Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Olbia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAN:
Arriving at Olbia Airport (OLB)
Reserve a hotel close to OLB if you're taking a late Manchester Airport to Olbia Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Olbia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Galdieri Rent or RentSmart24 and chase adventure across Olbia and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Olbia Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Olbia Airport (OLB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Olbia Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Olbia. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Manchester Airport to Olbia Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Olbia, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to OLB in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Olbia. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Italy, head for Naples, roughly 402 kilometres east of Olbia. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.

