Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Olbia Airport (OLB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Olbia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Olbia is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from four weekly London Heathrow Airport to Olbia Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 17:05.
Leave enough time to catch your LHR to OLB flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Olbia (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Olbia Airport offered by this airline.
British Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to OLB flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Olbia Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LHR and OLB:
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Olbia Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Olbia Airport (OLB)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Olbia Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near OLB:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Olbia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Galdieri Rent or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Olbia's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Olbia Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Olbia Airport (OLB) to central Olbia
Olbia Airport to central Olbia has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Olbia Airport (OLB)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Olbia Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Olbia. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Olbia Airport for July if you want to explore Olbia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 33ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to OLB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Olbia, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Rome to check off its leading attractions. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Naples is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 402 kilometres east of Olbia. No trip is complete without seeing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.