There are 3 ways to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by plane, bus and ferry, bus, ferry or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly • 1h 20m
2 alternative options
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry • 24h 43m
Bus and ferry, train, ferry • 25h 57m
Malta (MLA) to Cagliari (CAG) flights
The flight time between Malta (MLA) and Cagliari (CAG) is around 1h 20m and covers a distance of around 610 km. Services are operated by Ryanair. Typically four flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to fly which costs €18 - €170 and takes 1h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to fly which costs €18 - €170 and takes 1h 20m.
It is approximately 610 km to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG).
The best way to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and ferry which takes 24h 43m and costs €130 - €170.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to fly from Malta (MLA) to Cagliari (CAG), including transfers and time at the airport.
The quickest flight from Malta Airport to Cagliari Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Ryanair offers flights from Malta Airport to Cagliari Airport.
There are 205+ hotels available in Cagliari Airport (CAG). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 610.4 km
- Duration: 1h 20m
What companies run services between Malta Airport (MLA), Malta and Cagliari Airport (CAG), Italy?
Ryanair flies from Malta Airport (MLA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) 4 times a week.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €220

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €29 - €32
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- (+356) 22069999
- res@virtuferries.com
- Website
- virtuferries.com
Bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €82
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd

- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Catania to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- info@grimaldi.napoli.it
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Ferry from Palermo to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines
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