Alghero Airport

Alghero Airport (AHO)

Alghero is in the northwest of Sardinia. The airport is used especially by the budget airline Ryanair. Other airlines fly out of Olbia Airport in the northeast part of the island. Alghero Airport is also called Fertilia Airport.

Local transport

Train

There is no train connection with the airport, but there are busses to bring you to the train station in Alghero. Trains leave from the station to various places on Sardinia including Olbia, Sassari and Cagliari.

Car and bus

The airport is 12 kilometers north of Alghero along the SP44 and 26 kilometers southwest of Sassari. From Sassari you take the SS291 to the intersection ‘Strada dei Due Mari’. From there you go left in the direction of Alghero. The exit to the airport is clearly indicated.

After the arrival of a flight a shuttle bus goes to the Via Cagliari in Alghero. Two hours before the departure of a flight the bus leaves from Alghero. Ryanair has their own shuttle bus to Cagliari.

At the souvenir shop in the Arrivals Hall you can purchase tickets for local busses that leave from a stop about 100 meters from the terminal exit.

Car rental Alghero Airport

In the Arrivals Hall there are counters for the car rental companies Autonoleggio Pinna, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore, Ruvioli, Sardinya and Thrifty. You can also reserve a rental car in advance using the service EasyTerraprovides. They compare the rates of several providers in a single quote.

Taxi

Taxis (tel: +39(0)79 935035) are in front of the Arrivals Hall. Alghero is right by the airport and a taxi to Piazza della Mercede in the centre of the city should not cost more than € 15.00.

Airport Parking

There are two parking areas: Area A (up to 6 hours parking € 3.00) and Area G (up to 2 hours parking € 2.00, to 4 hours € 3.00). For information about parking you can call tel: +39(0)79 935011).

Services

Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport, but in Alghero and in Sassari there is a large amount of hotels. Most hotels are along the beaches. For more hotels and reserving online you can go to Booking.com. They have a large offering of hotels with great internet rates.

Shops and restaurants

There are a few stores at the airport, but there is a limited offering. There are local products to buy, but you can purchase them cheaper elsewhere in Sardinia. Furthermore there are a few bars.

Baggage

You cannot store baggage at the airport. For lost and found items you can go to the general information counter (tel: +39 079 935282).

Information

Besides a general information counter there is also a tourist kiosk in the Arrivals Hall (tel: +39 079 935124) where you can get information about tourist sights, accommodations and transportation on Sardinia.

Business

Alghero Airport has one modest meeting room. Information is available through the general information number.

Handicapped persons

The airport is very accessible for handicapped persons including information in Braille and adapted restrooms and elevators. You can also request assistance through the general information counter. There are parking places reserved for handicapped persons. If you would like to use a wheelchair it is best to arrange it with your airline company.

Other services

In the Arrivals Hall there are cash machines from Banco di Sardegna and a post office (tel: +39(0)79 936045) where you can also have goods packed up (Siba Baggage Packaging, tel: +39(0)95 223638). For First Aid you can go to the general information counter or call tel: +39(0)79 935221.

Contact

Address

Sogeaal Relazioni con la clientela
Regione Nuraghe Biancu
Aeroporto Alghero Fertilia
07040 Alghero (SS)
Italy

Telephone, fax, email

Telephone: +39(0)79 935282
Fax: +39(0)79 935219
Email: algheroairport@sogeaal.it

Airport codes

IATA airport code: AHO
ICAO airport code: LIEA