Flying from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average duration of a direct London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport flight is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Olbia is one hour ahead of London. Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is located in Olbia, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB). Choose from 3 direct services each week. British Airways operates a 7am departure between LHR and OLB.
Your flight from London to OLB won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport with British Airways. This top carrier operates services from LHR.
British Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from LHR to OLB.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
Get on your direct flight from London to OLB with easyJet. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of LGW.
easyJet is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to OLB.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport departing from Stansted Airport (STN).
Get on board with Ryanair. It offers direct London to OLB flight tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from STN to OLB.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
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Getting from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to central Olbia
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is around 5 kilometres from the centre of Olbia. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
₹ 2,288 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 4,575. These prices can change based on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from London to OLB, book your flight ticket three months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB). August is the busiest month to travel to Olbia. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in a London to OLB flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Olbia to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport in February when temperatures are between 4ºC and 16ºC.
More about Olbia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Olbia right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Olbia when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Smeralda followed by Porto Istana Beach and Spiaggia Bella.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored after you've seen Olbia. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Visiting the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica Church, St. Peter's Square and Sistine Chapel.
Cagliari is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south of Olbia. No trip is complete without experiencing The Royal Palace, Via Roma and Centro Storico.
