Olbia Private Jet Catering: A Calm, Well-Planned Summer on the Costa Smeralda
Olbia private jet catering sets the tone for a Sardinian summer. Each year the Costa Smeralda welcomes yachts, villas and a lively season of regattas and gatherings, and Olbia (LIEO / OLB) becomes one of the busiest business aviation airports in the Mediterranean. For crews and operators, the secret of a relaxed season is simple: plan the catering early, keep it clear, and let the island do the rest.
Global Diners prepares inflight catering in our kitchens across Sardinia's main airports, including Olbia (LIEO / OLB) and Cagliari (LIEE / CAG), and in our own kitchens in Paris and Nice, where we deliver planeside at Nice (LFMN / NCE) and Paris (LFPB / LBG). This guide shares our team's approach to a calm, well-organised summer in Sardinia, from the first rotation in June to the last departures of September.
Why a Sardinian summer rewards early planning
Sardinia's season is short and intense. Many aircraft arrive within the same weeks, passengers move between yachts, villas and beach clubs, and schedules follow the rhythm of the sea and the evenings. A catering order placed calmly 24 hours ahead gives our kitchens the full Global Diners menu and allows the delivery time to be agreed with the FBO well before the busiest hours.
June: the season opens with regattas and the first summer rotations.
July and August: the peak months, with frequent departures to and from the Costa Smeralda.
September: a softer rhythm, with sailing events and late-summer stays.
For more on seasonal peaks, our guide to peak days on the Riviera shares habits that work just as well in Sardinia.
From email chains to a calm, predictable order
Crews who fly the island every summer tell our team the same thing: what makes the season enjoyable is an order that simply happens as planned. When every detail is shared in the first message to order@globaldiners.com, our specialised team replies with a dedicated quote and a written confirmation, and that confirmation becomes the single reference for the crew, the operator and the FBO.
In August on the Costa Smeralda, the most luxurious thing a crew can have is an order they no longer need to think about.
Changes are natural in summer. A guest joins from a yacht, a dinner on shore runs late, a departure moves to the morning. Updates go to the same email thread, so the whole story of the order stays in one place.
A Sardinian menu for warm-weather flights
Summer flights call for fresh, light dishes that travel beautifully. From the Global Diners menu, our kitchens prepare seafood, salads, cold plates, caviar, smoked salmon, cheese, fruit and pastries, with allergen labelling on every item. Sauces are packed separately and reheating guidance is included for warm dishes.
Moment of the flight | Ideas from the Global Diners menu | Why it suits summer in Sardinia |
Morning departure | Fresh fruit, pastries, yoghurt and smoked salmon | Light and easy to serve on short hops |
Lunch | Seafood, salads and cold plates | Fresh flavours that suit warm days |
Evening | Caviar, cheese and a warm main course with reheating guidance | An elegant close to a day on the coast |
Crew | Balanced crew meals | Well-fed crews during long summer duty days |
Wine and champagne are available subject to local rules, and halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus can be prepared for every service. Local touches such as Sardinian specialities can be requested with the order. Our guide to wine pairing for private jet catering offers ideas for the evening service.
Yachts, villas and restaurant pick-ups
Summer in Sardinia is often a combination of yacht days and villa evenings. Passengers sometimes ask for a dish from a favourite restaurant on the coast. Restaurant pick-ups can be coordinated on request, and our team can add them to the same order, so the crew keeps one confirmation for the whole service. Our article on restaurant pick-ups for private jets explains how it works.
Connecting Sardinia with the Riviera, Paris and Milan
Many summer itineraries link the Costa Smeralda with the Côte d'Azur, Paris and northern Italy. Global Diners can prepare each leg with the same menu and the same team. From Nice (LFMN / NCE) and Paris (LFPB / LBG), our own kitchens deliver planeside; at Milan Linate (LIML / LIN) and at Olbia and Cagliari, delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler. One menu across the whole trip makes it easy to plan a return flight around the passengers' favourites from the outbound.
Coming soon: the Global Diners client portal
Our team is preparing the Global Diners client portal, designed to bring the Global Diners menu, order requests, confirmations and documents into one space for crew, operations and finance. For a busy summer season, it will make every Sardinian order easy to follow. Until it opens, all requests go through order@globaldiners.com.
Flight attendants preparing a full summer rotation may also enjoy our tips for time-saving catering planning.
Busy-Season Guide to VIP Inflight Catering at Olbia (LIEO / OLB)
Olbia handles the private traffic for Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo and the whole Costa Smeralda, and its year is strongly seasonal. From June, yacht owners, villa guests and event organisers arrive in growing numbers; by August the apron, local transport and the kitchens of the coast are all working at their limit, with many departures clustered at the weekend. To keep catering straightforward, order well before the standard 24 hours in summer, confirm passenger counts as soon as villa or yacht plans are set, and agree delivery timing with the handler. Sardinian cold platters, fresh seafood and fruit packed on ice travel well in the summer heat.
Event | When | Where |
Superyacht regattas in Porto Cervo | June | Porto Cervo, around 30 km north of Olbia |
Peak summer season | July to August | Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, San Pantaleo and the Costa Smeralda |
Ferragosto | August | Across Sardinia |
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup | September | Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo |
Late season and Vermentino harvest | September to October | Gallura vineyards around Olbia, Arzachena and Luogosanto |
Superyacht regattas in Porto Cervo at Olbia (LIEO / OLB): June
Early summer brings superyacht regattas and owners' events to Porto Cervo, opening the yachting season on the Costa Smeralda. Owners, crews and guests fly into Olbia for race days and evening parties. Since many guests transfer directly to the marina, catering in insulated bags with clear labels is easy to move on board. Order several days in advance, mention if food is going straight to a yacht, and the team will plan the handover with the handler.
Regatta and holiday dates shift from season to season, so confirm the exact timing with our team when ordering.
Things to do around Olbia (LIEO / OLB)
The Costa Smeralda is known for clear water and granite coves, with beaches such as Capriccioli, Liscia Ruja and Spiaggia del Principe. Boat trips explore the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park and its islands of Caprera, Spargi and Budelli. South of Olbia, the island of Tavolara rises dramatically from the sea and offers snorkelling in a marine reserve. Golf, sailing, diving and kitesurfing are all popular, and the village of San Pantaleo holds a lively weekly market in summer. In the evening, the waterfronts of Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo are popular for aperitivo, while beach clubs host sunset music.
Culture and heritage near Olbia (LIEO / OLB)
North-east Sardinia has many Nuragic sites, including the nuraghe La Prisgiona and the Giants' Tomb of Coddu Ecchju near Arzachena, built over 3,000 years ago. Olbia's archaeological museum and the Romanesque Basilica of San Simplicio reflect its Roman and medieval history. The Costa Smeralda itself was created in the 1960s by a consortium led by the Aga Khan, with distinctive Mediterranean architecture.
Also nearby: Cagliari (LIEE / CAG)
Cagliari Elmas is Sardinia's busiest airport, located beside the Santa Gilla lagoon just west of the regional capital. Business aviation serves regional government, port and energy activity, and a large leisure clientele heading to the south coast resorts of Pula, Chia and Villasimius, where luxury hotels and villas line the beaches. Yacht guests also embark in Cagliari's marinas. Summer is the main season, but the mild climate supports spring and autumn travel, golf and sailing. The airport also offers access to the Sulcis coast and the inland Nuragic sites of the south.
Poetto beach stretches for kilometres east of Cagliari and is lined with beach clubs, while the Molentargius park next to it hosts flamingos. The south coast offers some of Sardinia's finest beaches at Chia, Tuerredda and Villasimius, with clear water for swimming, diving and boat trips. The Roman and Punic ruins of Nora, near Pula, sit on a headland by the sea. Golf courses are located near Pula, and sailing charters depart from Cagliari's marinas. Inland, the UNESCO-listed Nuraghe Su Nuraxi at Barumini is a rewarding excursion. Walkers enjoy the Sella del Diavolo headland above Poetto.
FBOs at every airport in this guide
Here are the business aviation terminals (FBOs) at each airport mentioned above. Our team coordinates every catering delivery with the FBO or handler you choose, and our own kitchens deliver planeside at Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice (LFMN / NCE).
Olbia (LIEO / OLB): Eccelsa Aviation Srl
Cagliari (LIEE / CAG): AviaVIP and Sogaerdyn FBO
Nice (LFMN / NCE): Signature Aviation, AviaVIP and DC Aviation G-OPS
Paris (LFPB / LBG): Dassault Falcon Service, Jet Aviation, Signature Aviation, Advanced Air Support International, Jetex Le Bourget, ExecuJet Paris and Universal Aviation France
Milan Linate (LIML / LIN): Sky Services SpA, Signature Aviation, AviaVIP, SEA Prime SpA and Universal Aviation
Frequently asked questions
How do I order private jet catering at Olbia (LIEO / OLB)?
Email order@globaldiners.com with registration, date, delivery time, passenger count and dietary needs. Our team sends a dedicated quote and coordinates delivery with your FBO. We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead.
What menu suits a summer flight from Sardinia?
Fresh, light dishes travel best: seafood, salads, cold plates, fruit and pastries, with caviar, smoked salmon and cheese for an elegant service. Every item is labelled for allergens.
Can a restaurant pick-up be added to my order?
Yes. Restaurant pick-ups can be coordinated on request and added to the same order, so the crew has one confirmation.
Does Global Diners also cater at Cagliari (LIEE / CAG)?
Yes. Our kitchens prepare inflight catering at Cagliari (LIEE / CAG) as well, with delivery coordinated with your FBO or handler.
Can Global Diners provide catering for a peak-August departure from Olbia (LIEO / OLB)?
Yes. Global Diners provides catering for departures from Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO / OLB) throughout August, when weekend rotations are at their busiest. Orders are prepared by our kitchens selected specifically for private aviation and delivered to the FBO or handler. Because many suppliers and restaurants on the coast are fully booked in high summer, sending your request as early as possible helps secure your preferred menu and timing.
Can I order Sardinian specialities such as bottarga or pane carasau for my flight from Olbia (LIEO / OLB)?
Yes. For flights from Olbia (LIEO / OLB), Sardinian specialities including bottarga, pane carasau, pecorino sardo and Vermentino di Gallura can be included in your catering on request. They work particularly well as cold canapés and sharing platters. Mention any preferred producers or restaurants when ordering, and the specialised team will confirm availability and presentation with you.
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Planning your summer on the Costa Smeralda?
From Olbia and Cagliari to Nice, Paris and Milan, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens at more than 2,500 airports to every summer rotation. Send us your schedule early and we will prepare a dedicated quote for each flight, so the season feels as relaxed as the island itself.
To request a quote, email order@globaldiners.com with your aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count. Our specialised team replies with a dedicated quote for your mission.
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