Travelling from Melbourne to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG).
Cagliari is ten hours behind Melbourne. Cagliari Elmas Airport is located in Cagliari, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to CAG.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to CAG flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
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To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight.
Getting from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to central Cagliari
The centre of Cagliari is about 6 kilometres from Cagliari Elmas Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cagliari Elmas Airport is $639. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $930. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CAG if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Cagliari Elmas Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Cagliari. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Melbourne to CAG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Cagliari, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Cagliari Elmas Airport in February when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Cagliari
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Your Cagliari trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include The Royal Palace, Via Roma and Centro Storico.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Cagliari, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel around 177 kilometres north to Sassari to check off its popular sights. From Ducal Palace to Castello Aragonese and Palazzo della Provincia, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 193 kilometres north of Cagliari, Olbia is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Smeralda, Porto Istana Beach and Spiaggia Bella.
