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AHO Alghero-Fertilia Airport
Alghero-Fertilia Airport (IATA: AHO, ICAO:LIEA) is located in the city of Alghero, Italy. It is the primary international airport serving Alghero and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+39079935282

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IATA Code

AHO

ICAO Code

LIEA

Name

Alghero-Fertilia Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Italy (IT)

City

Alghero

Latitude

40.6321300

Longitude

8.2907720

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+39079935282

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Airport Overview

Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO), also identified by ICAO code LIEA, is an international regional airport serving Alghero and north-western Sardinia, Italy. It is located approximately 8 km north-northwest of Alghero in the Fertilia area. For air freight, its primary role is regional and island connectivity rather than that of a large dedicated cargo hub. Shipments are therefore commonly handled through available belly-hold capacity, local road collection, and onward connections through larger Italian or European gateways. The airport is linked with Alghero and the wider island road network, including routes toward Sassari and other Sardinian markets. Our service team uses the airport selectively for time-sensitive, high-value, seasonal, or destination-specific consignments, while comparing mainland gateway options whenever consolidation frequency, aircraft capacity, or customs handling requirements make them more suitable.

Airport name	Alghero-Fertilia Airport
IATA / ICAO	AHO / LIEA
Location	Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
Coordinates	40.6321300, 8.2907720
Local time	UTC+01:00; daylight-saving arrangements should be checked for the planned shipment date
Airport contact in supplied data	+39 079 935282

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub-scale cargo profileAir freight planning should be based on confirmed uplift and handling arrangements, not assumed freighter or widebody capacity.

Sardinian island logisticsIsland geography makes mainland connection planning, road feeder coordination, and contingency routing especially important.

Seasonal capacity sensitivityPassenger-driven schedules and tourism demand may affect available belly capacity and booking reliability during peak periods.

Destination-specific valueDirect arrival can be practical for urgent consignments destined for north-western Sardinia when the confirmed routing is operationally suitable.

Pre-clearance disciplineComplete shipment data, commodity descriptions, and customs documents should be ready before cargo acceptance is requested.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Alghero-Fertilia Airport is best treated as a regional passenger airport with cargo-handling capability subject to the operating carrier, ground handler, shipment type, and confirmed acceptance window. Our service team verifies the following items before issuing final shipping instructions:

Export and import handling: acceptance, build-up, breakdown, storage, and release arrangements must be confirmed for the specific flight and handling agent.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: availability of cool-room or controlled-temperature handling should be checked in advance; passive packaging and minimized tarmac exposure are normally required.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the carrier, handling agent, aircraft capability, packing instruction, labels, declaration, and local cut-off. Do not tender undeclared dangerous goods.
Customs-controlled cargo: customs status, EORI information, commercial documents, and any transit procedure must be aligned with the selected routing before arrival at the cargo facility.
Special cargo: live animals, valuables, human remains, oversized pieces, and medicines require advance written approval and confirmation of equipment and handling capability.

Specific warehouse areas, operating hours, storage charges, equipment, and service certifications are subject to confirmation by the appointed ground handler and carrier.

Routes & Transit Times

European origin shipments: routing may use a direct passenger service when available, or connect through an Italian or European gateway selected according to capacity and destination.
Asia and North America: these shipments will commonly require one or more gateway transfers, with the exact airline combination, interline acceptance, and customs status confirmed case by case.
Mainland Italy alternatives: for dense consolidation, limited-capacity cargo, or strict delivery commitments, our team compares mainland gateway arrival followed by road feeder service into Sardinia.
Transit variability: connection availability, seasonal schedules, weather, aircraft payload restrictions, security screening, customs inspection, and interline transfer time can materially change the total transit time.

No fixed transit time or flight frequency should be assumed until the carrier confirms the booking, routing, cargo acceptance, and planned uplift.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Alghero, Fertilia, Sassari, and north-western Sardinia, with wider island distribution arranged through road feeder or domestic connections.
Tourism and hospitality supply: urgent hotel equipment, replacement parts, retail replenishment, event materials, and time-sensitive commercial supplies may benefit from direct regional arrival.
Agri-food and seafood: food products, chilled goods, and other perishables require advance confirmation of packaging, temperature control, phytosanitary or veterinary documents, and acceptance capability.
Industrial and technical cargo: machinery parts, maintenance components, electronics, and production-critical spares should be booked with accurate dimensions and realistic handling requirements.
High-value and express consignments: secure packaging, chain-of-custody controls, and a named delivery contact are recommended, particularly when airport collection is required.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: cargo acceptance and documentation cut-offs vary by carrier, handling agent, aircraft type, and shipment category. Our team obtains the live cut-off before arranging delivery to the airport.
Documentation: the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, consignee details, customs data, EORI information where applicable, and permits must be consistent across all documents.
Restricted and regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-controlled products, medicines, food, plants, animals, and dual-use items require commodity-specific review before booking.
Customs and delivery: customs inspection, missing data, unpaid duties, or an unavailable consignee can delay release. The receiver should appoint a broker and provide a reachable delivery or collection contact before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS classification, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value, ready date, and final delivery postcode before requesting a firm routing.
For seasonal or urgent cargo, request capacity early and keep a mainland gateway plus road-feeder option available as a contingency.
Use strong, aircraft-compatible packaging with visible piece marks, shock and moisture protection where appropriate, and a packing list that matches the physical cargo.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, or dangerous goods, provide the required declarations and handling instructions before cargo is moved to the airport; never rely on acceptance at the counter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Alghero-Fertilia Airport handle international export cargo?

International handling may be possible through the confirmed airline and ground-handling arrangement. Our service team checks the live route, cargo acceptance, customs process, and documentation requirements before confirming the shipment.

Is direct air freight always better than routing through a mainland gateway?

No. A direct regional uplift may reduce the final road leg, but a mainland gateway can offer more consolidation choices or better capacity. We compare total transit, connection risk, customs status, and delivery requirements rather than selecting by airport distance alone.

Can temperature-controlled cargo be tendered without advance notice?

It should not be. Temperature-handling capability, packaging, acceptance timing, and transfer exposure must be agreed in advance with the carrier and handling agent. The actual temperature range and service level require written confirmation.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the proper shipping name, UN number, class or division, packing group where applicable, quantity, package type, net and gross weights, shipper’s declaration when required, and battery details for relevant products. Carrier acceptance remains subject to review.

Who arranges final delivery after cargo arrival?

Our service team can coordinate airport collection, customs brokerage support, road delivery, and consignee appointments, subject to the selected Incoterm, customs responsibility, local carrier availability, and release status.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, supplied location, coordinates, address, telephone number, and time-zone information in this module are based on the airport data provided for this page. Regulatory and industry context should be checked against the relevant official bodies below.

enac.gov.it — Italian civil aviation authority reference for airport and aviation regulatory matters.
iata.org — airline, air cargo, dangerous-goods, and industry reference material.
icao.int — international aviation standards and airport identification references.
taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu — European Union customs framework and customs-related guidance.

Flight schedules, cargo capacity, handling facilities, cut-off times, customs procedures, storage conditions, charges, and acceptance of special cargo are operationally changeable. Our service team verifies these items with the responsible carrier, handler, broker, and consignee before shipment execution.