Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Rome and Cagliari follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 42 Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, select the 07:00 ITA Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:00 with ITA Airways.
Leave enough time to catch your FCO to CAG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Cagliari (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a breeze with ITA Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport.
ITA Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for FCO to CAG flights is ITA Airways.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FCO and CAG:
Falcone-Borsellino Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Milano Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
33 € is the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight. Return flights start at 67 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to CAG.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights that leave from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to FCO:
Arriving at Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
If you have a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near CAG:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cagliari Elmas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Galdieri Rent and explore beyond Cagliari's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cagliari Elmas Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to central Cagliari
From Cagliari Elmas Airport, Cagliari is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cagliari in February.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cagliari during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to CAG in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Cagliari, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Travel about 418 kilometres north-east to Rome to tick off its popular sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of Italy, head for Naples, about 467 kilometres north-east of Cagliari. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are key reasons to visit.