Sardinia in May
May rewards going south: the further down, the warmer the sea and the steadier the weather. Crete and Sicily are already in season while the Adriatic is just waking up. The prize for going early: half the prices and empty beaches.
Sardinia in May: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for May
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
How to get there
By air: Olbia in the north, Cagliari in the south, Alghero in the west. A rental car is close to essential. By car: ferry from Livorno (9 h) or Piombino (6 h) to Olbia, roof boxes and bikes welcome on board. An overnight cabin crossing saves a day of holiday.
By plane
Nearest airports: OLB, CAG, AHO. The calculator searches all of them at once, across your whole date window.
By car and ferry
The shortest route is Civitavecchia → Olbia: about 7 h at sea, a car from ~110 € one way.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Sardinia in May?
In May the sea is typically around 19 °C and the air averages 23 °C during the day.
Can you drive to Sardinia?
Yes, with a ferry: the shortest route is Civitavecchia → Olbia, about 7 h at sea and a car from ~110 € one way.