Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) is southern Sardinia's largest international airport, located 7 km northwest of the historic island capital. The dedicated Elmas Aeroporto railway station connects arrivals to central Cagliari in just 5-7 minutes for only €1.30.
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) is located 7 km northwest of downtown Cagliari. The Trenitalia Elmas Aeroporto train is one of Europe's most efficient airport rail connections: trains run every 10-20 minutes, taking just 5-7 minutes to reach Cagliari Central Station (Piazza Matteotti) for only €1.30. Official taxis cost €15 - €22 and take 12-15 minutes.
The airport features a three-level single terminal. The Elmas Aeroporto train station is reached via a covered, moving travelator walkway taking about 4-5 minutes from the arrivals area. Taxis queue immediately outside arrivals.
Cagliari transport is very honest and well regulated. Avoid freelance drivers in the arrivals hall and use the official taxi queue or the 6-minute train.
Trenitalia trains run from 05:30 to 23:00. If arriving after 23:00, official taxis charge a regulated fare of approximately €15-€20 into central Cagliari.
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Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Free Now / Local Taxi pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.