Flying from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is located in Olbia. Based in the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Olbia.
To ensure you get on your flight from OLB to Istanbul, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from OLB to Istanbul that includes a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
If you have a passport from Italy and plan to travel to Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Istanbul.
The journey from central Olbia to OLB takes around 27 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near OLB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Istanbul
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Istanbul is ج.م. 5,155. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 11,653. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from OLB to Istanbul, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Istanbul is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to show the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
Reserve a hotel near IST if you have a late flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Istanbul. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from OLB to Istanbul:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Istanbul, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Before you book a flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Istanbul, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from OLB to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Istanbul, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are popular attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Istanbul and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Istanbul.
