15-minute ride when the bus isn’t running

The airport–Alghero taxi run takes about 15 minutes, which beats standing around for a sparse late-night or early-morning bus. Taxis wait outside T1 arrivals, roughly 50–100 meters from baggage claim, so you roll your suitcase straight out and into a car.

Count on a flat airport–city fare shared across the car, which often works out well for 3–4 people compared to four single bus tickets. The drive into Alghero usually lands in the 15–20 minute range, even with a couple of red lights on the coastal stretch.

Taxis run 24/7 at Alghero-Fertilia, while the main bus line thins out heavily late at night and before about 06:00. If your flight lands after the last bus or you need to leave town around 04:30 for a 06:00 departure from T1, booking a taxi keeps the schedule simple.

For villas and agriturismi outside Alghero, taxis handle direct drops to smaller towns within 15–25 km of AHO that the bus network barely touches. With two big checked bags per person plus hand luggage, cramming onto a coach for the 15-minute run into town feels like the wrong kind of savings.

Most airport taxis take card, but have at least €20–€30 in cash in case the terminal fails or you end up slightly beyond the standard Alghero zone. Drivers know the usual hotel list in the historic center and along the Lido, so have the exact street name ready instead of just the hotel brand.

Step-by-step: catching a taxi at Alghero-Fertilia (T1)

1. Exit baggage claim in T1 and follow the “Taxi” signs about 50–100 meters to the curbside rank.
2. Join the queue and confirm you’re going to Alghero center or give the exact village name if heading beyond town.
3. Before loading bags, ask the driver for the current airport–Alghero flat fare or an approximate total for your specific address.
4. Confirm payment method (cash or card) and currency (euros) before the car pulls away.
5. Give your hotel or villa address from your booking email; show it on your phone to avoid spelling issues.
6. On arrival, pay the fare, ask for a receipt if you need one for expenses, and double-check the seats and trunk for bags before the taxi drives off.

Practical tip: for very early flights from T1, pre-book a taxi the night before and ask for a pick-up 2 hours before departure to lock in that 15–20 minute drive without stress.