Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)

1. Airport Overview

2. History and Background

  • Founding Year: 1937
  • Development Timeline:
    • 1937: Airport opens
    • 2003: Completion of a new terminal and modernization projects
    • 2013: Further expansions to handle increasing passenger traffic
  • Significant Events:
    • 2019: Record passenger traffic of over 4.8 million
    • 2020: Adaptations and improvements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

3. Facilities and Services

  • Passenger Services:
    • Lounges: Club Lounge
    • Wi-Fi: Free unlimited Wi-Fi available throughout the airport
    • Baggage Services: Lost & Found, baggage wrapping, and storage
  • Shopping and Dining:
    • Shops: Duty-free, local Sardinian products, and international brands
    • Restaurants: Briciole Bar, Skybar, Vecchia Darsena, and more
  • Transportation:
    • Public Transport: Trains, buses, taxis
    • Car Rentals: Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt
    • Parking: Short-term and long-term parking options
    • Shuttles: Hotel shuttles and city shuttles available
  • Accessibility: Services for passengers with reduced mobility, accessible restrooms, dedicated assistance teams

4. Terminals and Layout

  • Terminal Information:
    • Single terminal serving both domestic and international flights
  • Airport Layout Map: Interactive Map

5. Flights and Airlines

  • Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet, Alitalia, Lufthansa, Volotea, and many more
  • Destinations: Over 60 destinations worldwide including Rome, Milan, London, Frankfurt, and Paris
  • Flight Status: Real-time Flight Status

6. Travel Tips and Information

  • Check-In Procedures: Check-in counters open 2-3 hours before departure; online check-in available
  • Security: Comprehensive security procedures; separate lines for families and business travelers
  • Customs and Immigration: Passport control for non-Schengen flights, customs checks for arriving international passengers

7. Hotels and Accommodation

  • On-Site Hotels:
    • No on-site hotels within the terminal
  • Nearby Hotels:
    • Hotel Santa Gilla
    • Holiday Inn Cagliari
    • Sardegna Hotel

8. Airport Lounges

  • Lounge Access:
    • Club Lounge: Access with Priority Pass membership, or for a fee
  • Lounge Amenities: Complimentary food and beverages, Wi-Fi, workstations, relaxation areas

9. Business and Conference Facilities

  • Business Centers: Available in the Club Lounge with workstations and meeting rooms
  • Meeting Rooms: Available at nearby hotels such as Holiday Inn Cagliari

10. Airport Statistics

  • Passenger Traffic: Approximately 4.8 million passengers annually (pre-COVID)
  • Flight Operations: Over 40,000 flight movements annually
  • Cargo: Handles over 10,000 tons of cargo annually

11. Future Developments

  • Upcoming Projects: Expansion plans including new terminal developments and increased capacity
  • Renovation Plans: Ongoing upgrades to terminal interiors, security, and passenger facilities

12. Traveler Experiences

13. Photo Gallery

  • Images:
    • Exterior view of the terminal complex
    • Interior shots of check-in areas, lounges, and dining options
    • Aircraft on the tarmac

14. Useful Links

15. Contact and Support

  • Customer Support:
  • Feedback: Feedback form available on the official website

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