Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport.
Olbia is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are five London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, select the 06:20 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 18:00 with easyJet.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to OLB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Olbia (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGW and OLB include:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
R 558 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,597. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to OLB.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to OLB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OLB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Galdieri Rent or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Olbia's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to central Olbia
From Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, Olbia is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Olbia in January.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport for July if you'd like to visit Olbia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to OLB in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Olbia, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Journey around 274 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, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 402 kilometres east of Olbia, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.