White sand, warm sea and a return flight for less than a round of drinks back home. Ryanair now flies non-stop from London to Olbia, on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, with fares from £45 return this August.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London, United Kingdom
- To: Olbia, Sardinia, Italy
- Airline: Ryanair
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: From £45–£55 return
- When: August
Example dates:
05/08/2026 - 19/08/2026
10/08/2026 - 29/08/2026
12/08/2026 - 19/08/2026
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💰 How far does your money go?
A pizza on Corso Umberto costs €7 to €10, less than a pint in most London pubs. A proper plate of pasta runs €10 to €15, and a glass of local Vermentino starts at just €3. Even a full sit-down dinner by the harbour comes in around €25 to €30 a head, roughly what you'd pay for two mains alone back home.
☀️ The Weather
Olbia in August is properly hot. Expect highs of 29°C and warm nights around 19°C, with the sea sitting at a swimmable 25°C. There are around 10 hours of sunshine a day and barely any rain, just a handful of days across the whole month. Pack light, breathable clothes and reef-safe sunscreen.
🏨 Where to Stay
Central Olbia for convenience, the marina for resort comforts, or the old town for sea views without leaving the city.
Hotel Sa Pedra — 8.6/10 · From €95/night Direct beach access in the heart of Olbia, ideal for travellers who want the sand a short walk from the door.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Olbia Sardinia — 8.6/10 · From €150/night Resort-style base with pools and gardens, ten minutes from the airport and easy for early flights.
Grand Hotel President Olbia — 9.8/10 · From €280/night City centre sea views and top-tier service, the pick for anyone wanting Olbia's best without leaving town.
🎯 What to Do
Olbia moves at Sardinian pace, all sea, stone and long lunches.
Sailing to Tavolara Island — A day on the water beneath Sardinia's dramatic limestone giant, with stops to swim and snorkel in turquoise coves.
Basilica di San Simplicio — A 12th-century Romanesque church at the heart of the old town, quiet stone against the summer heat.
Aperitivo on Corso Umberto — Olbia's pedestrianised main street, lined with bars, gelaterias and Sardinian wine spots come evening.
Cala Brandinchi, "Little Tahiti" — Powdery white sand and shallow turquoise water twenty minutes north, as close to the Caribbean as Europe gets.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Olbia is also the easiest gateway to Sardinia's north coast.
La Maddalena Archipelago — An hour's drive to Palau, then a boat hopping between Spargi, Budelli and Santa Maria's white sand islands.
Costa Smeralda loop — Thirty minutes to Porto Cervo and San Pantaleo, granite hills, designer boutiques and some of Sardinia's most exclusive coastline.
Tavolara Island — A short boat ride from Porto San Paolo, empty coves beneath cliffs that rise straight out of the sea.
£45 non-stop to Sardinia doesn't last. Book your August dates before Ryanair's cheapest seats sell out.
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