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Travel advice for Sardinia

Everything you need to know before you travel

Facts about Sardinia

Currency

Euro

(EUR)

Language

Italian

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

2 hours 45 minutes from Gatwick

Best time to go to Sardinia

Summer starts early and ends late in Sardinia. Between April and October, temperatures rise from 15˚C to 30˚C. Inland areas are a degree or two cooler than the coast. The north of the island can sometimes experience strong winds, which makes it great for windsurfing. In terms of rainfall, June to September are the driest months – you can expect between one and three showery days in every 30.

Passports & Visas

British passport holders don’t need a visa to enter Italy but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Italy using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit the FCDO website.


Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Italian nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit the NHS website for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety information, visit the FCDO website.

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