Flight time versus the ground alternative
By helicopter
~10 minutes airborne, Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB) to Approved Porto Cervo area landing point.
By road or ferry
45–90 minutes by road in August.
Typical door-to-door saving: up to an hour each way at peak, before allowing for port waits and check-in.
Passengers, luggage and aircraft
- Passengers: 4–6.
- Luggage: Full cabin load practical on this short sector.
- Aircraft: AW109 / H145 class.
- Season: June–September.
Landing points and permissions
Direct landing at a private property is only possible subject to landing permissions, suitable landing infrastructure, local regulation and operator approval. Where it is not available, we fly to the nearest approved helipad or airport and coordinate the final leg by car or tender.
How the price is built
Pricing follows positioning, sector time, landing and handling fees, crew duty and season — not a published per-seat fare. SkyMatch sources and compares licensed operators for the exact date and party, and the flight remains subject to availability, weather, permits and operator approval.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the helicopter flight from Olbia arrivals & Porto Cervo marina to Costa Smeralda resorts?
About 10 minutes airborne over roughly 30 km, subject to routing, aircraft and traffic.
What is the alternative without a helicopter?
45–90 minutes by road in August. The helicopter typically saves up to an hour each way at peak.
Where does the flight actually depart from and arrive?
Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB) to Approved Porto Cervo area landing point. Direct landing at a private property is only possible subject to landing permissions, suitable landing infrastructure, local regulation and operator approval. Where it is not available, we fly to the nearest approved helipad or airport and coordinate the final leg by car or tender.
How much does this transfer cost?
It is quoted per mission rather than per seat. Aircraft type, positioning, landing fees, crew duty and season all move the number, so we price the specific date with the operators.
How many passengers and how much luggage?
4–6. Full cabin load practical on this short sector.
Which aircraft is used?
AW109 / H145 class. The operator confirms the final type against payload and sector length.
What can stop the flight?
Rarely limiting; wind is the main factor for deck work. Flights are subject to aircraft availability, operator approval, permits and landing-site permissions — always keep a ground fallback for time-critical connections.