Travelling from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), you'll have a good range of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average length 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 is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 4 direct services a week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB). This is the busiest route, with British Airways offering a 7am departure from LHR to OLB.
Your flight from London to OLB won't wait if you're running 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 flying internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) operate out of this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport with British Airways. This top carrier offers services from LHR.
British Airways is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from LHR to OLB.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is British Airways. Its services arrive as scheduled 66.67% of the time.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
Board your direct flight from London to OLB with easyJet. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of LGW.
On the LGW to OLB route, easyJet is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Fly with easyJet for the most punctual service. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport land as scheduled 96.0% of the time.
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your trip at London Stansted Airport (STN) and head straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport from here.
Choose any of these top carriers that offer direct London to OLB plane tickets from STN:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between STN and OLB is Ryanair.
Among carriers operating on this route, Ryanair has the best track record for timely arrivals.
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights land as expected and your plans stay right on track.
About Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near OLB instead:
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Getting from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to central Olbia
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Olbia. It takes around 10 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is 17 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 33 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from London to OLB by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
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The best time to fly from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Olbia based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a London to OLB plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Olbia to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Olbia
Once you've booked your flight from London to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Olbia:
Your trip to Olbia wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Smeralda, Spiaggia Bella and Marco’s Beach.
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 northeast, its best attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Italy, head for Cagliari, roughly 193 kilometres south of Olbia. The Royal Palace, Golden Beach and Bastione di Saint Remy are key reasons to visit.