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Sassari

Sassari is the second-largest city in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, as well as the capital and largest of its metropolitan city with a population of 120,231 as of 2026, and a functional urban area of about 260,000 inhabitants. One of the oldest cities on the island, it contains a considerable collection of art.

Type CityMetro Area Population 120,231

Why go

  • Second-largest city in Sardinia.
  • Served by Campo di Volo "Air Ardara".

History

Sassari is the second-largest city in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, as well as the capital and largest of its metropolitan city with a population of 120,231 as of 2026, and a functional urban area of about 260,000 inhabitants. One of the oldest cities on the island, it contains a considerable collection of art.

Restaurants & places to go

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:30-15:00,19:30-22:00 · ristorantepizzeriaoasi.com
Indoor
Italian, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:30-15:00, 19:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:30-15:30, 19:30-23:30; Su 12:00-15:30, 19:30-23:00 · 50 Via Giovanni… · 140grammi.com
Indoor
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: 20:30 - 03:00 · 37f Via Predda Niedda, Sassari, 07100 · redlion-sassari.it
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Italian, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 19:30-23:00 · 5 Via Milano, 07100 · samadrighe.it
Indoor
Regional, Sardinian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Via Budapest, Sassari, 07100 · tiebreakitalia.it
Indoor
Local, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-15:00,19:30-00:00 · trattoriatipica.sassari.it
Indoor
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 9 Via Londra, Sassari, 07100 · pizzeria-aurora.it
Indoor
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 8 Via Carlo Alberto · facebook.com
Indoor

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Airports

Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AHO) 25 km to the centre
Strada Provinciale 44, 07041 Alghero SS, Italy — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Ryanair, Alitalia, easyJet, Excel Airways…) · direct flights to 31 destinations incl. Ancona, Beauvais, Bergamo, Billund, Bologna… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 31 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Campo di Volo Thiesi 22 km to the centre
Thiesi, 88, IT
Outdoor
Campo di Volo "Air Ardara" 29 km to the centre
Ardara (SS), 88, IT
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Imbarco Asinara
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Corsica ferries - departure for France and Corsica
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Stazione Marittima Nino Pala
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Imbarco No. 1
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor
Imbarco No. 2
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor
Porto Torres - Genova
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre · Tirrenia
Outdoor
Genova - Skikda
Ferry route
Outdoor
Tanger-Med - Barcelona - Genova (GNV)
Ferry route · Grandi Navi Veloci
Outdoor
Tangier - Genova
Ferry route · GNV
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Campo di Volo "Air Ardara"; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Imbarco Asinara, 18 km); routes include Genova - Skikda, Tanger-Med - Barcelona - Genova (GNV), Tangier - Genova.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sassari. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Cagliari, Regione Autonoma della Sardegna · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Regione Autonoma della Sardegna · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Ferry · Regione Autonoma della Sardegna · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Tours & experiences