OLB

Olbia's modern airport opened in 1974 and grew alongside the Costa Smeralda's rise into one of the Mediterranean's most exclusive coasts. It is named in honour of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who developed the region.

The airport has a single runway of about 2,745 metres, comfortably accepting business jets and many narrowbody aircraft on regional and medium-haul legs. It sits at a very low elevation of around 36 feet above sea level on the coast.

Olbia is one of Europe's busiest summer private-aviation airports, serving the yachts and villas of the Costa Smeralda. It is highly seasonal, with peaks from June to September.

Olbia operates extended hours with seasonal intensity and some night limits. We always confirm the exact operating hours and any slot requirements for your dates, along with aircraft availability and crew duty limits, before confirming a departure time.

In summer, the Costa Smeralda is in high demand, so booking ahead is wise, earlier in the season secures the widest choice of aircraft and slots. Outside the peak, same-day and next-day departures are routinely possible.

The ideal aircraft depends on three things: how far you are flying, how many are travelling, and the comfort you want for the time aloft. Light jets suit short regional hops, midsize and super-midsize aircraft handle medium legs with a full cabin, and heavy or ultra-long-range jets fly intercontinental sectors without a fuel stop. We curate the right class for each leg rather than the largest available.

Private charter is priced by the trip, shaped by aircraft category, flight time, positioning, airport fees, and crew duty. As a guide, a short light-jet hop sits in the lower thousands, while ultra-long-range intercontinental flights run well into five and six figures. From Olbia, where many sectors are long-haul, a heavy or ultra-long-range aircraft is often the sensible choice. We provide a clear, all-in quote with no hidden extras, so the figure you see is the figure you fly on.

Far less than you are used to. Through a private terminal you typically arrive fifteen to thirty minutes before departure, step through a calm private lounge, and board directly. Security and immigration are handled discreetly and without queues. For international departures from OLB the formalities are still completed, simply in a fraction of the time, which is much of the point.

Capacity is set by the aircraft rather than a fixed per-passenger rule, so it pays to tell us what you are bringing. Light jets are generous for a weekend; larger cabins comfortably carry full luggage for everyone aboard, plus golf clubs, skis, or other oversized items. Because Olbia trips often pair business with leisure, we plan baggage at the quoting stage and match you to an aircraft with the hold to suit, so nothing is left behind.

In most cases, yes, and gladly. One of private aviation's real pleasures is that well-behaved pets travel in the cabin beside you rather than in a hold. Each country sets its own entry rules on vaccinations, microchips, and paperwork, and the UAE is no exception, so we confirm requirements for both ends of the journey in advance. Share your travel companion's details early and we will handle the documentation so boarding is seamless.

In peak summer, slots are tightly managed to keep the busy season orderly. For a private trip this rarely creates friction, because securing the right slot is part of what we handle for you, and we book early for the Costa Smeralda.

Yes, it is the natural choice for the Costa Smeralda. Olbia pairs a coastal runway and dedicated seasonal handling with quick access to Porto Cervo, the yachts and the villas, the most discreet way to arrive for the Sardinian summer.

Chartering a private jet from Olbia costs from EUR 4,500 for a short light jet hop up to EUR 156,500 for the longest routes on this page, always quoted as one fixed all-in figure. Message Andreea for a firm figure for your dates.

About EUR 4,500 to EUR 6,000 on a light jet, roughly 0h 52m in the air. The exact figure depends on the date and aircraft positioning; Andreea confirms one fixed all-in price in writing.

As a rule of thumb, EUR 5,600 to 9,400 on a light jet and EUR 9,400 to 12,600 on a midsize, before positioning and handling. A two hour flight from Olbia covers roughly 1,300 km.

About 1h 19m wheels up to wheels down on a light jet, with boarding at the private terminal taking minutes rather than hours. Timings vary with winds and routing.

For one traveller on a trunk route, first class is usually cheaper. For a family or a team, once you divide the aircraft price by seats and count the hours saved through the private terminal, charter from Olbia is often closer than people expect, and an empty leg can beat first class outright.

It is never expected and always appreciated. Crews are professionals paid accordingly; if the service was exceptional, a tip or a note to the operator lands equally well. There is no etiquette obligation either way.