Cheap Flights from London to Trieste

This information is correct as of June 2016

Airlines that fly from London to Trieste

Ryanair offers direct flights between London Stansted and Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport. Indirect flights are also available with other airlines including Lufthansa and Alitalia.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

Stansted Airport has plenty of places to eat, drink, and shop so you won’t have any trouble finding ways to pass the time before your flight. If you haven’t already changed your Sterling into Euro, use some of the time to visit a Bureau de Change. MoneyCorp offers a reserve and collect facility allowing you to pre-order your money and pick it up at the airport.

If you’re already prepared, grab a bite to eat or something to drink from one of the many restaurants and cafes. Choices range from sandwich shops like Pret a Manger and Joes Coffee House to upmarket venues like James Martin Kitchen and Halo Fizz Bar. Free Wi-Fi is available for up to 60 minutes per device. This is usually enough time for most passengers, however if you need internet access for longer you can purchase an hourly or a day pass. Alternatively, you could book yourself into the Escape Lounge. Along with free Wi-Fi the Escape Lounge has a complimentary buffet and selection of drinks and newspapers. 

Terminal Information – Arriving

Trieste - Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (previously known as Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari Airport) is about 20 miles from Trieste city centre. Bus 51 runs to and from the city, stopping next to the main railway station. On weekdays, buses leave every half hour (at 5 past the hour and 35 past the hour). At the weekend, bus services are less frequent: particularly on Sundays when the service runs once every one to two hours. Taxis are available from outside of the airport between 8am and midnight. Alternatively, consider booking car hire at Trieste Airport. This is best if you’re planning on exploring the towns and countryside in the northeast of Italy.

Practical Information

As this is an international flight, you should aim to arrive at Stansted Airport at least two hours before your flight to Trieste is due to depart. You will need a valid passport to fly between the United Kingdom and Italy.

What to expect in Trieste

Trieste is one hour ahead of London and the currency is the Euro (€). While London is a couple of degrees warmer than Trieste in the winter, Trieste is warmer than London during summer. If you’re arriving in Trieste in January or February, expect temperatures of around 5-6°C compared to 7°C in London. Trieste heats up during July and August, with average daily temperatures of 24°C (compared to 19°C in London).

Trieste is generally cheaper than London, although not significantly. While a cappuccino in Trieste costs an average of £1.10* compared to £2.60* in London, a saving of more than 50%, eating out in Trieste costs almost the same as it would in London. Expect to pay around £47* for a three-course meal for two in Trieste.

*Prices subject to change