Olbia Costa Smeralda is the airport of the North-East. Its Summer 2026 network is public: 87 destinations in 24 countries, valid from 29 March to 31 October, with extra frequencies added between June and September.
What a direct flight changes
A direct connection changes the shape of a stay. The first day becomes a real day instead of a travel day, and the last morning stays calm. With 87 direct options across 24 countries, many stays in the North-East can start and end without a connection through the mainland.
The extra frequencies between June and September add choice exactly when the island is at its fullest. If your dates are fixed, your landing time is one of the few variables still in your hands — and it decides whether the first evening is usable.
The practical read
Check the direct options from your city before you fix the dates of the stay, not after. Landing early makes the first day count. Landing late means the transfer and the first dinner should be arranged before you board, not at the baggage belt.
The validity window deserves a look too: 29 March to 31 October is longer than most people's idea of the season. For planning, that matters — the shoulder weeks have direct flights too.