Travelling from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) departing from here.
Take a direct Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Olbia is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai. Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is located in Olbia.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Dubai to OLB.
Travelling during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) depart from this terminal.
flydubai is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport departing from DXB.
The most frequently booked airline between DXB and OLB is flydubai.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Dubai to OLB with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DXB and OLB include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP)
DXB is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Dubai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
74% of flights leaving from Dubai International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Dubai. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to OLB flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 57%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near OLB instead:
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Get the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport flight.
Getting from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to central Olbia
Central Olbia is around 6 kms (4 miles) from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
£209 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. Return flights start at £479. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Dubai to OLB, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Dubai to OLB.
Save on your flight from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
February is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Olbia based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Olbia is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your Dubai to OLB plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has temperatures of between 4ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Olbia
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Olbia:
Your visit to Olbia should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Smeralda, Spiaggia Bella and Spiaggia.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Olbia. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 193 kms (120 miles) south of Olbia, Cagliari is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with The Royal Palace, Centro Storico and Via Roma.