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Sardinia's main gateway serving the island's capital city.
Opened
1937
Location
Cagliari, Italy
Cagliari Elmas Airport, officially named Aeroporto di Cagliari-Elmas Mario Mameli, is the primary international airport serving Cagliari, the capital of the Italian island of Sardinia. It is located in the municipality of Elmas, approximately 6 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
The airport handles a significant volume of leisure and business traffic, particularly during the summer tourist season when demand from mainland Italy and other European countries surges. It is one of the busiest airports in Italy by passenger numbers during peak periods.
The facility is managed by SOGAER (Società Gestione Aeroporto Cagliari) and serves as an important hub for connectivity between Sardinia and the rest of Europe, offering year-round and seasonal routes to numerous destinations.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal building that has been expanded and modernised over the years to accommodate growing traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Cagliari city centre by ARST bus services and the Trenitalia rail link from Elmas Aeroporto station, with taxis and car hire also available.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at CAG include Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, ITA Airways, and Volotea, with Ryanair operating significant capacity.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Mario Mameli, a Sardinian aviator and war hero.
- ›Located in the municipality of Elmas, not within Cagliari itself.
- ›Handles several million passengers annually, with strong seasonality peaks in summer.
- ›Operates scheduled routes to major European hubs including London, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam.
- ›SOGAER is the airport management company responsible for operations and development.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
