Elba in August
The warmest sea of the year, but also Italian and French holidays: early August is the Mediterranean's busiest week. Late August already gets cheaper while the sea keeps its warmth, the smart play is the final week.
Elba in August: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for August
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
How to get there
The only practical way is by car: roughly 1,000 km from Prague to Piombino, then an hour's ferry to Portoferraio. Boats run hourly. The island has no practical airport of its own, the nearest big one is Pisa.
By car and ferry
The shortest route is Piombino → Portoferraio: about 1 h at sea, a car from ~40 € one way.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Elba in August?
In August the sea is typically around 27 °C and the air averages 32 °C during the day.
Can you drive to Elba?
Yes, with a ferry: the shortest route is Piombino → Portoferraio, about 1 h at sea and a car from ~40 € one way.