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Electricity

The guide was updated: 2024-09-13

220v, 50Hz Plugs have two or three round pins in a line.

Useful Information

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Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa

Italy can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of other EU/Schengen countries, as well as citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country.

Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)

Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)

Cagliari Elmas Airport is located 6 km northwest of the city. The easiest way to reach it is via train from Cagliari with the "Elmas Aeroporto" line. Trains work from 5 am to 9 pm and run every 20 minutes. The trip takes around 7 minutes and the stop is only 5 minutes from the terminal. Tickets are available at the station and on the Trenitalia website. It is also possible to get to the airport by bus. The bus leaves from Piazza Matteotti every hour, and the trip lasts around 15 minutes. Inside the airport, you will find two bus stations: one near the arrivals hall functioning from 8:40 am until 11:30 pm, and the other next to departures functioning from 5:20 am to 10:30 pm. Normally buses leave every 30 minutes and the tickets are available at the newsstand in the airport.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

The weather in Cagliari is generally favourable for tourism from April to October, but in July and August, temperatures can get oppressively hot. It is recommended to visit Cagliari in June or September for the most pleasant weather conditions and to avoid the largest crowds.

Public Transport

Public Transport

Public transport in Cagliari is run by CTM Company. Bus tickets can be bought at any newsstand and tobacconist before boarding the bus, and you will need to validate the ticket once on board. You can also purchase tickets through an app on your mobile device. Passes and cards for more than one trip are available at every CTM point or newsstand in the city.

Taxi

Taxi

Taxis in Cagliari are regulated by the local government, and all licensed taxis are required to display a special emblem on their vehicles. Cabs can be hailed on the street or can be booked in advance by phone or through a taxi app. It is also possible to find taxi ranks at key locations throughout the city, such as train stations, airports, and major tourist attractions. Taxis in Cagliari are generally metered, with rates that are determined by the distance travelled and the time of day. It is worth noting that taxis in Cagliari, like in many other cities, are generally more expensive at night and on weekends. Here's the contact info from Radiotaxi Rossoblu, a taxi service available 24/7 in Cagliari: +39 070 6655

Post

Post

In Cagliari, post offices are open on weekdays and on Saturday mornings. You can recognise them by the yellow and blue sign. Stamps can be bought in these offices or at any tobacconist.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Normally in Italy pharmacies are open every day, with a lunch break. One shop per area covers the shift during the weekend and by night (by rotation). You can discover which one is open on a notice outside any pharmacy or on the government website. Pharmacies are marked with a flashing green cross sign.

Electricity

Electricity

220v, 50Hz Plugs have two or three round pins in a line.

Telephone & Wi-Fi

Telephone & Wi-Fi

Country code: +39 Area code: 070 Free wi-fi hotspots are available in every main attraction and square in the city, and also in the western part of Lungomare Poetto, along Poetto Beach.

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