Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport.
Olbia's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Olbia one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
To ensure you catch your EDI to OLB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Olbia (and then discovering more of Italy!) is easy with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and OLB:
Geneve Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
Currently, £33 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £92. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from EDI to OLB by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Landing cheap flights from EDI to OLB is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on time at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
If you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near OLB:
Explore without limits with an Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Galdieri Rent or RentSmart24 and discover more of Olbia and beyond.
Booking your ride from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to central Olbia
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to central Olbia has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Olbia based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Olbia, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to OLB in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Olbia. Around 170 miles away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 250 miles east of Olbia, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
