Sending Parcels to Sardinia: A Comprehensive Guide for Each Province
Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean and the only Italian region with no road link to the mainland: all parcels arrive by ferry or by air. Compared to Sicily, Sardinia is further from the mainland and has significantly more remote inland areas. However, when using courier services to send parcels to Sardinia, delivery is guaranteed across the whole island.
Index: Sending parcels to Sardinia
💶 How much does it cost to send parcels to Sardinia?
| Weight | Approximate price | Standard times |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | from €9.46 | 24–48 working hours |
| 2 kg | from €10.80 | 24–48 working hours |
| 5 kg | from €13.50 | 24–48 working hours |
| 10 kg | from €18.00 | 24–48 working hours |
| 20 kg | from €27.00 | 24–48 working hours |
| 30 kg | from €35.00 | 48–72 working hours |
Guide prices, excluding the fuel surcharge. Use the calculator to get an exact quote.
🗺️ Provinces of Sardinia: times by area
| Area | Main centre | Peninsular delivery times (express) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cagliari and the south | Cagliari | 48–72 hours | Ferry from Civitavecchia/Genoa or Elmas flight |
| Sassari and the north | Sassari / Olbia | 48 hours | Olbia = the nearest port to Livorno/Genoa |
| Nuoro and Ogliastra | Nuoro / Tortolì | 72 hours | Inland/eastern area — fewer services |
| Oristano | Oristano | 48–72 hours | Via Hub Cagliari |
| Costa Smeralda | Olbia / Porto Cervo | 48 hours (summer: +24 hours) | Heavy ferry traffic in summer |
| Sulcis-Iglesiente | Carbonia / Iglesias | 48–72 hours | Via Hub Cagliari |
Express delivery with DHL/UPS/FedEx. Please allow an extra 24–48 hours during the summer and at public holidays.
⛵ How does the parcel get to Sardinia?
By ferry — the main routes
The main ferry routes to Sardinia:
- Livorno → Olbia: ~6–8 hours — the quickest route to northern Sardinia (Sassari, Costa Smeralda)
- Civitavecchia → Cagliari: ~15–16 hours — main route to southern Sardinia
- Genoa → Porto Torres: ~12–13 hours — for the north-west (Sassari, Alghero)
- Genoa → Cagliari: ~21 hours — with more frequent departures
By air — Sardinian airports
The three cargo airports: Cagliari Elmas (the main one), Olbia Costa Smeralda and Alghero Fertilia.
⚠️ In summer (July–August), the ferries are very busy. Always allow an extra 24–48 hours for summer shipments to Sardinia.
✅ For urgent deliveries to Sardinia, particularly in summer, choose the air express service — it eliminates the risk of delays caused by ferry congestion.
🔗 GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) is one of the leading ferry operators serving Sardinia, with routes from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Naples to Cagliari, Olbia and Porto Torres: GNV — ferries to Sardinia
🪜 How to send parcels to Sardinia in 5 steps
- Enter the weight, dimensions and destination into the calculator on SpedizioneComoda.com
- Compare quotes from DHL, UPS and FedEx/TNT in real time
- Choose the service and pay online — the system generates the label automatically
- Print the label and stick it onto the correctly packed parcel
- The courier will collect from your home on the date you choose — track your parcel using the tracking number
💡 To pack correctly: A guide to packaging errors
🚚 Courier services for sending parcels to Sardinia
SpedizioneComoda compares DHL Express, UPS e FedEx/TNT. See also all the express courier services available.
⚠️ Please check that your item is not subject to any restrictions: List of prohibited items
❓ FAQs — Sending parcels to Sardinia
With express delivery: 48–72 working hours. Olbia and Sassari are the quickest (48 hours via Livorno), whilst Cagliari and inland areas (Nuoro, Ogliastra) may take 72 hours or more.
Yes, there is a small surcharge for island destinations compared to mainland destinations — it’s not significant, but it does apply. The final price depends on the weight, dimensions and specific delivery area. Use the calculator to get an exact quote with all surcharges included.
Costa Smeralda is in the municipality of Arzachena (OT). The courier service operates via Olbia. In summer (July–August), allow an extra 24–48 hours due to ferry congestion.
By express air freight via Elmas: possible within 48 hours under normal conditions. By ferry: 48–72 hours. In summer, always allow an extra 24 hours.
La Maddalena can be reached by ferry from Palau — couriers deliver to Palau and the shipment is then handled by local operators. Sant’Antioco has a bridge on the Sardinian side — normal service
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