As if non-stop flights to Malta had not been enough, Delta continues to build on their European network by adding the very first non-stop service between the United States and …
Sardinia!
The second largest island of Italy (after Sicily), and one of the leading beach destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, is Sardinia famous for its Caribbean-like white sandy beaches, old heritage, warm food and rolling vineyards.
Despite his unmistakable popularity among Europeans, Sardinia remains a relatively hidden gem over the pond. That is largely due to the lack of transatlantic connectivity.
From May 20, 2026 this is no longer the case:
As confirmed in a published press release This weekDelta will be the first airline to serve an inaugural us to Sardinia route. More specifically, they will offer non-stop flights from their New York (JFK) Hub to Olbia-Costa Smeralda (OLB), in the north of Sardinia.
The route will be operational four times a week, on the wings of the Boeing 767-300ER, equipped with Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort and Delta Main.
Their equivalent to the first class, Delta One has Lie-Flat seats, chief-following meals that have to be washed away with Taitters Champagne and Missoni facilities. The remaining seating categories may not have been brought in very well, but they are put together and Delta Studio Entertainment.
26 seats are reserved for Delta One, 18 for premium selected guests, 21 comfortable and 151 in Main. Schedules still have to be announced; However, we do know that return rates will an average of $ 1,100 for the latter (economy).
Given the relative anonymity of Sardinia among Americans, Delta’s announcement took a lot of surprise. When you wondered how this unusual Italian island was chosen from countless other Mediterranean hotspots, this is what we went:
Delta held a so-called routerace and invited both Delta interested parties and employees, and Skymiles members to vote for their preferred new destination for the summer of 2026.
Sardinia ranked in a very competitive top three, next to Malta and Ibiza. After five days of voting, with more than 150,000 Skymiles membership votes, Sardinia raced surprisingly for the Spanish party-oriented island.
At the same time, Delta people chose Malta. For example, they were chosen as the new European destinations of Delta, both previously not from the US, as in the case of Sardinia, the very first direct transatlantic connection.
If you have read so far, and you wonder why Sardinia above Rome, the Amalfi Coast, or even Sicily, here is the shortest summary of what makes the ‘European Caribbean’ so fascinating – as if that title was not enough indication.
You fly to Olbia, a small CIY in the north of Sardinia that acts as an entrance gate to the stunning Costa Smeralda. As the name suggests, photo turquoise-colored seas along white sandy coasts.
Costa Smeralda is also peppered with lively Sardinian cities, such as Porto Cervo, distinguished by the luxury shops scene, marina and luxury resorts.
Looking for a little more off-the-beeten-path? View San Pantaleo, a rustic mountain village with a view of the coast, cross through paved streets and the home of an abundance of family businesses trattory Serving freshly caught seafood and homemade pasta.
Trattoria Balbacana is especially popular with the locals.
Do you love what island hopping? Take a day trip to the Maddalena archipelago, close to the coast of Emerald. The most important land mass in the island chain, La Maddalena, is located on a short boat trip of Palau Port, and it is known for its collection of pastel-painted buildings.
They come in every color under the sun: pink, ocher, yellow, green, coral, you name it.
Although Olbia is in the first place known as near Costa Smeralda, you can travel past the blue flag coast to Bosa, another color built in a city on the banks of a picturesque river, and at the foot of a monumental old castle.
Alghero is a must-see stop on the northwest coast. A unique walled city influenced by the Catalan architecture, it has prominent sea walls, an incredible selection of restaurants and the nearby Capo Caccia game host for the grotto of the myths-grown Neptune.
In the event that you continue your journey to the south, make sure you add the bustling Sardinian capital, Cagliari, to your list. With its wall-up center, crossed by medieval paths, historic towers and Roman amphitheater carved into hard rock, it just shines from the old world.
Cantine Argiolas, a short drive of 30 minutes from Cagliari, is one of the most notorious family producers on the island and they offer wine tastings.
Although not as famous as the northern beaches, the coastal trace in southern Sardinia is the same size, especially Chia and Villasimius with their soft cream -colored sand and green blue, warm seas.
More convincingly needed? Read more about Sardinia – and his natural miracles made by man – here.
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