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Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO) is the northeastern gateway to Sardinia and the natural entry airport for the Costa Smeralda. Located 3 km from Olbia city center and 30 km from Porto Cervo, it handles one of the most intense business aviation traffics in the Mediterranean every summer.
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Olbia's 2,745m runway can accommodate almost any aircraft on the market. What's contested in July-August isn't landing permission: it's apron space and time slots. Here are the three most common configurations, depending on origin and group size.
Milan 1h · Rome 1h10 · Nice 1h20 · Ajaccio 0h45
For these short distances, a turboprop (King Air 350, up to 9 passengers) or a very light jet performs efficiently and flexibly. These aircraft have a practical advantage in high season: a smaller footprint simplifies obtaining a parking spot on an already strained apron. Everything remains charterable: if you prefer a more spacious cabin for the same journey, your agent will adapt.
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The densest traffic flow to Olbia in July-August: trips from France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Germany. A light jet is suitable for up to 6 passengers with light luggage; a midsize, where you can stand upright and the cargo hold accommodates diving bags or sailing equipment, covers groups staying for ten days. Both land without runway restrictions and can often remain on the apron for the duration of the stay.
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Challenger 650, Gulfstream G650, Global 7500: these aircraft land in Olbia from the Middle East, Russia, or transatlantic with a stopover. In July-August, very large aircraft almost systematically operate on a drop&go basis (passengers disembark, then the aircraft repositions to a relief airport before returning on the departure day). These additional sectors are calculated in the quote from the first contact, not discovered later.
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The distances and durations below are indicative. The actual cost depends on the aircraft, number of passengers, seasonality, and availability. Request a quote for a precise estimate.
| Route | Duration | Light Jet 6-8 pax | Midsize Jet 7-9 pax | Super Midsize Jet 8-12 pax | Heavy Jet 10-14 pax |
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An empty leg to or from Olbia is a repositioning flight already on the schedule: the aircraft needs to reach another base or its next mission. These trips are offered at a reduced fare, often around 30% to 75% off a classic charter, in exchange for less flexibility on dates and routing.
On every enquiry, we systematically scan the sky for these opportunities. The goal: whenever possible, a more competitive quote, on price as well as on the aircraft category available.
Olbia operates under two distinct regimes. From November to April, the airport is quiet: slots are obtained in a few days, parking is not an issue. From May to October, everything changes.
July and August account for more than half of the 15,000 annual business aviation movements. In July 2025, the airport recorded 4,200 private jet movements, up 7% from the previous year. Ferragosto, the second and third week of August, represents the absolute peak: slots, meaning arrival and departure times reserved with air traffic control, must be booked 6 to 8 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired time. Last minute on an August weekend, the airport dictates the time, if anything is left.
The size of the aircraft impacts the budget in a way unique to Olbia. A light jet or a midsize can often remain on the apron for the duration of the stay. A heavy jet or an ultra-long-range almost always has to depart empty after dropping off passengers, then return for boarding: two additional sectors added to the total cost, calculated based on the aircraft’s home base.
Saturday is the turnover day for the Costa Smeralda. Arrivals and departures are concentrated within the same time window. Shifting by one day, arriving on Friday and departing on Sunday, can sometimes reduce the quote and guarantee a more precise schedule.
From the very first contact, by email, WhatsApp or phone, as you prefer, a dedicated agent takes the controls. They scan the entire sky, compare available aircraft and negotiate with operators to secure the best jet at the best price. One voice, one face: the same person watches over your flight, from take-off to landing.
Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO) welcomes Gulfstream G650s, Global 7500s, and other business jets: the single asphalt runway 05/23 measures 2,745 m by 45 m, at 37 ft (11 m), with precision approach guidance (ILS) and distance measuring equipment in both directions. The airport is open 24 hours a day all year round.
On the ground, Eccelsa Aviation, one of Italy’s four certified private terminals, founded within the Meridiana group, operates a 4,000 m² terminal and a 10-hectare private parking area. During peak season, over 120 aircraft can be accommodated simultaneously. Eccelsa operates from 07:00 to 22:00, with an extension available upon prior request.
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The aircraft parks on the northwest side of the runway, at Eccelsa Aviation. The team will be waiting for you at the foot of the stairs. Customs and border police procedures are completed in the private terminal, in a few minutes.
For Porto Cervo or Porto Rotondo, a helicopter can depart at your actual landing time: 12 to 15 minutes to Porto Cervo. For Olbia and hotels near the coast, a chauffeured sedan will be waiting as soon as the airstairs are lowered.
Eccelsa Aviation's apron is 3 km from Olbia city center. For the coast, allow 35 to 45 minutes by car to Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo, 50 minutes to Baja Sardinia. For more distant residences or moorings, a helicopter is the standard solution.
Porto Cervo is 12 to 15 minutes by helicopter from the tarmac, Porto Rotondo 10 minutes. For clients directly joining their superyacht at anchor or at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda pontoon, the heli-taxi is coordinated with the aircraft's actual landing time. Eccelsa Aviation manages this seamless service from the airport.
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Your chauffeur awaits you on the private apron as soon as the airstair is lowered, bypassing the commercial terminal. Olbia city in 10 minutes, coastal hotels in 35 to 45 minutes. In high season, Costa Smeralda roads can be busy on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings: arriving on Thursday or taking a helicopter resolves this issue.
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Arrange this transferDuring peak season, this area is often full. Multi-day parking for a large aircraft must be confirmed even before blocking the arrival time: a denied spot can cancel the flight. For a wide-body aircraft, securing a spot is the first step, not a formality.
From May to September, arrival or departure slots must be reserved with air traffic control: without this slot, the flight will not depart. In July-August, large jets and ultra-long-range aircraft often drop off passengers and then fly empty to Cagliari, Rome, or Pisa, before returning for departure. This empty leg is included in the same quote from the first exchange.
Jet A-1 is available at Eccelsa's private area from 07:00 to 21:00, seven days a week. Fire and rescue services cover ICAO Category 9, and can be upgraded if the flight requires it. Landing or taking off before 07:00 or after 22:00 is possible upon prior request, with additional fees.
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In Sardinia, onboard dining extends what local cuisine has done for centuries: direct products, few intermediaries. Bottarga from Cabras mullet, lamb from inland sheepfolds, myrtle liqueur, and Vermentino from Gallura: our team sources them directly from producers for an onboard service that delivers on its promise of local flavor.
Compose my menuIn Olbia in July, passengers disembark and disappear. Not into a taxi: into a helicopter, or a sedan that takes them directly to a jetty. Most have a superyacht waiting for them in a cove or at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Eccelsa Aviation coordinates this transition from one world to another: luggage is transferred from the jet to the boat’s tender, the heli-taxi adjusts to the actual landing time rather than the scheduled time. This seamless model is something few airports allow.
A significant proportion of aircraft on the apron in August are jets belonging to residents who commute between the Costa Smeralda and their professional bases in Geneva, London, or Dubai. These repeated round trips create an unusual flow: the same aircraft can land several times a week. This is also why slot pressure applies to both departures and arrivals.
Eccelsa Aviation also offers yacht bookings, charters, and rentals for passengers who wish to extend their stay at sea, or find a vessel on-site without prior planning. A single point of contact covers jet arrival, helicopter transfer, and boarding the boat.
The Costa Smeralda concentrates the quintessence of the Mediterranean summer within a few kilometers: white sandy beaches at Capriccioli, Cala di Volpe, and Liscia Ruja, with turquoise waters that turn jade depending on the time of day. Porto Cervo, 30 km from the airport, remains the go-to address for luxury shopping, gourmet restaurants, and nightlife, from the Billionaire Club to the Michelin-starred tables of Cala di Volpe.
The yachting season shapes the Costa Smeralda from April to October. The most beautiful Mediterranean vessels anchor in coves or moor at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Most passengers disembarking from their jet have a boat waiting for them: helicopter or sedan directly from the tarmac, with luggage transferred to the tender.
The interior of Sardinia offers a different face: granite villages, pecorino cheese and roasted suckling pig, Vermentino di Gallura wine, and the nuraghi, dry-stone towers built during the second millennium BCE, accessible via scenic roads worth exploring.
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To book a private jet to or from Olbia, simply contact Private Jets Connect. Our experts are available 24/7 to help organize your tailored flight. We take into account your preferences, passenger count, preferred aircraft type and schedule to propose the best option — comfort, flexibility and discretion included.
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Yes, from May to September. A slot is an arrival or departure time reserved with air traffic control, without which you cannot land. In June and early July, it’s booked 2 to 3 weeks in advance. For Ferragosto weeks, the second and third week of August, you need to anticipate 6 to 8 weeks to guarantee the desired time. Last minute, you take what the airport offers, if anything is left.
It depends on the aircraft. A light jet or a midsize can generally remain on the apron, subject to confirmation upon booking. For a heavy jet or an ultra-long-range in peak July-August, the apron is often full, and the aircraft must depart empty to a relief airport, Cagliari, Rome, or Pisa, then return on the day of departure. These additional sectors are calculated in the quote.
By car, 35 to 45 minutes via the SS125, depending on traffic. In July-August on Friday evenings and Saturdays, the road can be busy. By helicopter, 12 to 15 minutes from Eccelsa Aviation’s tarmac: this is the fastest option for those going directly to a yacht or villa. The heli-taxi adjusts to the actual landing time, not the scheduled time.
The runway is 2,745 m long: turboprops, light jets, midsize, super-midsize, heavy jets, and ultra-long-range aircraft like the Gulfstream G650 or Global 7500 can land without length restrictions. Boeing BBJ and Airbus ACJ also transit through the airport in high season. The constraint is not the runway: it’s parking availability.
The airport is open 24/7, but the Eccelsa Aviation FBO operates from 07:00 to 22:00. A flight before 07:00 or after 22:00 is possible, subject to a prior extension request with additional fees charged. For a night departure or late arrival, this must be anticipated at the time of booking.
Yes, in the cabin on most private flights. In Italy, the animal must have its European passport with an identifying microchip and up-to-date rabies vaccination. It must be declared at the time of booking, not on the day of the flight. For breeds subject to specific regulations or a large animal, we will check the conditions with you before confirming.
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