Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport.
Cagliari's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cagliari one hour ahead of Porto.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your OPO to CAG flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into Cagliari (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Porto Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between OPO and CAG:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Turin Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight is $54. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $118. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from OPO to CAG by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from OPO to CAG is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of the departures from Porto Airport, 74.49% land on time at their destination.
To reach Porto Airport from central Porto, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near OPO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Porto Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
If you're coming in on a late Porto Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAG:
Grab a Cagliari Elmas Airport rental car and discover Cagliari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Galdieri Rent are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cagliari Elmas Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to central Cagliari
Cagliari Elmas Airport to central Cagliari has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cagliari in February.
The warmest month in Cagliari is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from OPO to CAG in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Cagliari is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Cagliari, a visit to Rome will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Cagliari, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.