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Is a 25 min layover in Olbia long enough?

OLB · Olbia Costa Smeralda · Olbia, Italy
Cutting It Close

No, 25 minutes is probably not enough for a layover at OLB (Olbia).

Even in this tiny terminal, 25 minutes doesn't allow for landing, walking, and re-clearing security or passport control.
Quick Stats
Concourses
1
Max Transit
8m
Avg. Security
10m
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Schengen → Schengen
30min
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Schengen → Non-Schengen
40min
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Non-Schengen → Schengen
40min
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Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
45min
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Tips for 25 min Connections
Check in and drop bags early in July and August when several charter and low-cost flights land within the same hour.
There is no airside transfer desk, so if you need to switch airlines you'll exit through arrivals and re-enter via departures security.
Passport control queues can back up quickly on summer mornings when multiple UK or Swiss flights arrive together.
The terminal is small enough that gate walks take only a couple of minutes, so most of your buffer should go toward security and passport control.
Outside the May–September peak season the airport is nearly empty, making even short connections very comfortable.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
There is only one terminal building with departures upstairs and arrivals downstairs, so all connections are made on foot within a few minutes. Passengers connecting from a non-Schengen flight (e.g., from the UK) to a Schengen flight, or vice versa, must clear passport control, which is the main variable in transfer time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 25 minutes enough for a layover at Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB)?

Even in this tiny terminal, 25 minutes doesn't allow for landing, walking, and re-clearing security or passport control.

What is the minimum connection time at OLB?

Minimum connection times at Olbia Costa Smeralda: Schengen-to-Schengen is 30 minutes, Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen is 45 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 25 minutes connection at OLB on an international flight?

25 minutes is below the 45-minute international MCT at Olbia Costa Smeralda. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. There is only one terminal building with departures upstairs and arrivals downstairs, so all connections are made on foot within a few minutes. Passengers connecting from a non-Schengen flight (e.g., from the UK) to a Schengen flight, or vice versa, must clear passport control, which is the main variable in transfer time.

How much time do I need for a layover at OLB?

We recommend at least 45 minutes for a comfortable connection at Olbia Costa Smeralda. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 10 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 8 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at OLB?

There is no dedicated airline transfer desk; if you miss a connection you'll need to rebook at your airline's check-in counter in the main terminal, and options may be limited outside peak season due to fewer daily flights.

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