How to find cheap flights to Italy
Lock in a better price on a flight to Italy by taking off from London Stansted, often the most affordable departure option.
Consider touching down at Pisa International for even more value from your fare.
The cheapest time to visit Italy is generally during April.
For a round trip, the best price right now is £26. One-way fares are available from £13.
Flexible on which city you land in? Add where you're departing from, then enter 'Italy' in the 'To' field. You'll get a list of destinations and the option to sort them by 'Cheapest flights.'
If you know where you're headed, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This will compare flight prices for all nearby arrival airports and could land you big savings.
Skip the hassle of tracking fares yourself by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when prices drop.
Book in advance. You're more likely to find a bargain and a wider range of flight options.
The best time to go to Italy
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that fits your budget and schedule.
August is the busiest time to travel. Go then if you want that peak season buzz, but maybe skip it if saving money is the priority.
December is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Italy then.
Choose the season that suits how you like to explore, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. August is one of the warmest months in Italy, with a maximum average temperature of 29ºC.
Conditions are often coolest around January, with lows averaging 1ºC.
May is typically the rainiest month, while July is the driest.
Depending on exactly where you go and when, also take into account weather risks like summer heatwave season and periods of heavy rainfall.
Getting to Italy
You'll find plenty of arrival options when you're ready to book flights to Italy. Some of the busiest airports are:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Milan
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) in Milan
The airlines bringing the most services into this destination, along with approximate monthly flight counts, are:
Ryanair — 11,300
EasyJet — 4,900
Wizz Air Malta — 3,600
Global hubs including London, Paris and Frankfurt are common stopovers on flights to Italy. Your specific connection will depend on your departure city and airline, which you can check while you're searching.
Places to visit in Italy
Milan
If you only had time for one place, this city in Lombardy would be a strong contender. With a population of roughly 1.2 million, it crams in more highlights than you can cover in one visit.
Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are major stops on any trip.
You'll find plenty of flight deals to Italy touching down at Milan's main airport, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) give you even more flexibility.
Ready to book your perfect base? Browse the full lineup of hotels in Milan.
Rome
This city of around 2.8 million in Lazio delivers its own blend of character, energy and culture.
Big-name draws include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
When deciding where to land, your main options are Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
The same magic behind our flight search can also help you find the best-value stays around. Use it to compare availability and prices across hotels in Rome.
Venice
Located in Veneto and with a population of about 260,000, this city also ranks as one of the most interesting places to visit in Italy.
Leave space in your itinerary to explore popular sights like Canal Grande, Saint Mark's Basilica and St. Mark's Square.
Getting in is hassle-free, with Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Venice Treviso Airport (TSF) serving the city with plenty of connections.
Find a deal on where you'll stay by browsing the list of hotels in Venice.
Good to know
Make sure you're across the entry rules before you fly. Rules can change depending on your passport and reason for travel. Always check with reliable sources like your travel agent, airline or the local embassy.
Italian is the language spoken by most people in Italy.
The local currency is the euro (EUR). You can handle payments with credit and debit cards in most situations.
Finding an ATM (automatic teller machine) is rarely a problem. They are common in cities of all sizes and areas geared toward visitors.
Tipping is optional. There's no expectation to tip in Italy, but a small gesture is welcome if the service stands out.
Wi-Fi coverage is high, with most bars, cafes and hotels delivering reliable access.
Italy has a population of roughly 59 million. The capital city is Rome.
Time is consistent across this destination, with just one standard time zone fixed at UTC+1.
Italy is part of the Southern Europe subregion of Europe.
Some of the biggest events on the calendar include Venice Carnival, the Venice Film Festival and the Infiorata flower festival. Time your flight to Italy around occasions like these for an experience that moves beyond the must-see list.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
With your cheap ticket to Italy locked in, it's time to plan the rest of your trip. Discover amazing prices and places to suit every budget across hotels in Italy. You can also browse car hire options in Italy and compare offers from leading suppliers in seconds.