Cagliari Airport (CAG/LIEE)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
Well-to-do Russians do the same as Western celebrities; they travel to Sardinia. The number of Russian tourists to the island is growing fast; averaging a 26% annual increase since 2005, resulting in 108,875 Russian visitors in 2008. In spite of this, there currently are no scheduled, direct services between Sardinia and Russia, which calls for a route between Cagliari and Moscow.
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Throughout history, Sardinia has been settled and brought under the rule of various colonial powers, leaving historical landmarks as well as a rich culture full of traditions to be enjoyed and explored by today’s tourists. The growing 12.3-million-strong annual tourist stream to the island is likely to also be attracted by Sardinia’s remarkable beaches, which includes Pula beach near Cagliari, which generally is regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Other major reasons to serve this airport
- Cagliari will be hosting Routes Europe 2011
- Cagliari Airport is the main airport of Sardinia, carrying over 50% of the total regional air traffic of the region.
- Cagliari Airport is the fastest growing Italian airport in 2009 (over 1 million pax category). 2009 forecast: 3.300.000 passengers
- Sardinia is the sunniest region of Italy, which makes Cagliari a perfect destination for all year round services.
- The airport is located at just 7 km away from Cagliari city centre
- 60% of the population of Sardinia live within Cagliari’s catchment area.
- Cagliari Airport thanks to its favourable position in the South of Sardinia, is the ideal connection point between Europe and North Africa and the East and West of the Mediterranean.
- South Sardinia boasts several luxurious resorts, one of which is the Forte Village, elected the best resort in the world 9 times in a row.
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Marketing and other support
- As far as entrepreneurial initiatives are concerned, Sogaer intends to promote international flight connections which, on the base of documented economic analysis, may support the development of its airport business and its region.
- Carriers interested in making a business proposal for the start-up of a point to point route may contact the airport management company. In order to assure the respect of competition rules, Sogaer informs that business proposals related to the same route will be compared in order to determine the best offer. Proposals must be submitted by means of a Business Plan which confirms the actual profitability prospects of the route for both the carrier and the airport. Sogaer informs that full airport fees communicated to ENAC will be applied.
- Handling services can be supplied by Sogaer’s controlled handling company: Sogaerdyn. Handling services can be offered with a 25 minute turnaround and up to a 50% reduction off the normal handling rate (subject to terms and conditions).
Cagliari with its surroundings is the most populated area in Sardinia. Consequently, an entire 60% of the island’s population live within a mere 30 minutes’ distance from the airport. The entire island can be reached within 2 hours.
Catchment Area
- 30 min catchment area: 1,000,000
- 60 min catchment area: 1,168,000 (equal to 70% of the total population of Sardinia)
- 120 min catchment area: 1,675,000
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
Cagliari has one of the largest fish markets in Italy. It is the main commercial and industrial center of the island, with many major Italian factories located within its provincial boundaries. The multinational communications provider Tiscali has its headquarters in town. Cagliari also has one of the biggest container terminals of the Mediterranean Sea. Many multinational corporations like Coca Cola, Heineken, Unilever, Bridgestone and Eni Group have offices and factories in town.
Cagliari Airport’s stunning new terminal was only opened in 2004. Along with the brand new runway, the modern airport is equipped for a capacity of 6 million passengers.
Geography
- The airport is located at just 7 km away from Cagliari city centre and 37 km from important tourist towns like Pula, and 50 km away from Villasimius. Short distances and efficient transport links make the airport easily and quickly reachable from all parts of the island.
- The “Sardinia Outlet Village”, located only 5 km from the airport, is considered the Fashion City and offers well-established brands at discounted rates.
Infrastructure & Operations
- Brand new terminal opened in 2004
- Runways: Runway 32-14 – Length: 2,803m x 45m CAT 4D Class B ICAO was entirely reconstructed and was reopened on 7th April 2009.
- Capacity: 6,000,000 pax
- Slot Coordinated: Yes, Assoclearance
- Operating hours: 24h/24h
- Check-in desks: 42
- Aircraft parking stands: 16, of which 6 are served with loading bridges and 10 are remote stands.
Vital statistics
- Annual passengers (2008): 2,921,882 (83% domestic, 17% international)
- Passenger number growth: 10% annual average 2006-2009
- Largest carrier: Meridiana
