Cagliari Elmas Airport
Cagliari Elmas Airport, identified by IATA code CAG and ICAO code LIEE, is the main air gateway for Cagliari and one of the key arrival points for southern Sardinia. Classified as a large airport, it handles domestic and international traffic while remaining close enough to the city to make arrivals and departures relatively straightforward for travellers. Sitting just 13 ft above sea level, the airport operates in the Europe/Rome time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, onward transport, and hotel arrivals.
About Cagliari Elmas Airport
Cagliari Elmas Airport, identified by IATA code CAG and ICAO code LIEE, is the main air gateway for Cagliari and one of the key arrival points for southern Sardinia. Classified as a large airport, it handles domestic and international traffic while remaining close enough to the city to make arrivals and departures relatively straightforward for travellers. Sitting just 13 ft above sea level, the airport operates in the Europe/Rome time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, onward transport, and hotel arrivals.
Overview
Cagliari Elmas Airport, identified by IATA code CAG and ICAO code LIEE, is the main air gateway for Cagliari and one of the key arrival points for southern Sardinia. Classified as a large airport, it handles domestic and international traffic while remaining close enough to the city to make arrivals and departures relatively straightforward for travellers. Sitting just 13 ft above sea level, the airport operates in the Europe/Rome time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, onward transport, and hotel arrivals.
What Travellers Should Know
- Cagliari Elmas Airport serves Cagliari, Italy, making it a practical base for city stays as well as trips around southern Sardinia.
- The airport’s single runway, 14/32, is 9,196 ft long, asphalt surfaced, and lighted, supporting regular operations in a range of conditions.
- Its low elevation of 13 ft (4 m) means it is essentially at sea level, a detail mainly relevant to aviation data rather than passenger comfort.
- Local time follows Europe/Rome, so summer and winter clock changes may affect flight schedules if you are arriving from outside Italy.
- Official airport information, including services and updates, is available at http://www.cagliariairport.it/en/.
Why It Matters for Your Trip
For most visitors, the airport’s value is its simplicity: it is large enough to support a broad range of flights, yet focused enough to feel manageable compared with major hub airports. That balance makes Cagliari Elmas Airport a convenient entry point whether you are heading into Cagliari itself, connecting with ferry or road travel, or starting a holiday along the southern coast of Sardinia.
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FAQ
Cagliari Elmas Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Cagliari Elmas Airport is located in Cagliari, Italy (Europe), at coordinates 39.250°, 9.060°.
- Its IATA code is CAG and its ICAO code is LIEE.
- Cagliari Elmas Airport serves Cagliari, Italy. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Cagliari Elmas Airport operates on Europe/Rome local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Cagliari Elmas Airport sits at latitude 39.250° and longitude 9.060°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CAG. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CAG is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CAG on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Via dei Trasvolatori, Elmas, Sardegna, 9030, Italy, the phone number is +39 070 211211, the official website is http://www.sogaer.it/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Italy. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.