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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Italy

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Italy to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Italy?

The cheapest ticket to Italy from the United Kingdom found in the last 5 days was to Bologna, at $71 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Naples (NAP) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $231.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Italy?

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Italy is January, when tickets cost $109 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $184 and $176 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Italy?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Italy is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $311 on average. Morning departures are around 35% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Italy is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $461.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Italy?

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to Italy, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Italy?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy is Verona Airport (VRN), with an average flight price of $58.

Good to know

Low season

November
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)

Flights from the United Kingdom to Italy: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from the United Kingdom to Italy 
RadicalFlew with American Airlines-May 2025
Make sure you have clothes in your carry on!
ChiaraFlew with easyJet-Sept 2024
Do the check in before otherwise in case of overbooking you risk to don’t get on that flight you paid
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Mar 2024
Don’t check your luggage if you can avoid it

FAQs for booking flights from the United Kingdom to Italy

  • Are there low-cost flights to Italy?

    Italy is a popular country with many airports that receive low-cost flights from various airports in the UK. Airlines such as Ryanair, vueling, Flybe and easyJet operate low-cost flights from airports such as London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), Manchester Airport (MAN), Glasgow Airport (GLA) and London Gatwick (LGW) to name a few.

  • Is it mandatory to use child car seats in Italy?

    It is mandatory to use a child car seat for children who weigh under 48 lbs and children who weigh between 50 lbs and 97 lbs will need to use a booster seat. It is possible to reserve a car seat in advance when you book your hire car, but you may need to take your own booster seat with you.

  • Where should I fly to in Italy if I want to see Lake Como?

    If you are travelling into the mountains in the north of Italy to spend some time relaxing at Lake Como, you should consider flying into Milan and then hiring a car to drive up into the mountains.

  • I am going to visit Positano, which is the best airport to fly to?

    The best way of reaching the village of Poistano, situated on the Amalfi Coast in the south of Italy, is to fly into Naples International Airport. From here you can continue your journey south on public transport.

  • Are there direct flights to Italy?

    There are direct flights from all of London's major airports to Italy. The most frequent flights are provided by British Airways and Ryanair. The flights average about 2 hours.

  • What if I want to visit Verona in Italy?

    When you find cheap flights to Italy you may want to visit Verona in the North. The best way is to fly from Stansted Airport (STN) in London to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and then catch a local flight to Verona Airport (VRN). 

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Italy?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Italy.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Italy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Italy is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Italy?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Italy with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Italy?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Italy up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Italy?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Italy is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $217. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $452 on average.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of the United Kingdom

  • Italy has two main international airports – in the centre of the country, the main hub is Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport (FCO) in Rome and the north of the country is served by Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). There are also a number of regional airports, including Naples International Airport (NAP), Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), all of which receive flights from the UK.
  • If you are looking at flights to Italy so you can spend time in Tuscany, you should consider flying into one of the regional airports, such as Florence Airport Peretola (FLR) or Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA), which both receive flights from the UK. For example, Pisa receives flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), Manchester Airport (MAN) and various London Airports, including London Stansted (STN) and London Heathrow (LHR).
  • For visitors wanting to visit Sicily, there are two main airports on the island that both receive flights from various locations in the UK. Palermo Airport (PMO) is situated in the regional capital of Palermo to the north of the island, while Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is in the south of the island.
  • If you wish to explore the Italian Riviera, you should think about flying into Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), which is handily located in the middle of the stretch of coast referred to as the Italian Riviera. Another option is to look at flying from the UK to Nice in France and then going by public transport or hiring a car to cross the border into Italy.
  • Visitors who want to go mountain climbing and hiking in the summer or skiing in the winter should considering flying into one of the airports near the Dolomites. Venice Marco Polo Airport and Venice Treviso Airport (TSF) both receive flights from various UK airports, and from here you can organise a transfer or hire a car to drive up into the mountains.
  • When you find cheap flights to Italy, and you arrive at the airports, it may be best to carry a small amount of cash on you, especially if you are taking public transport to your next destination. If you are flying to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), the largest international airport serving most of Italy, head to the second level in Terminal 1 to exchange currency at the best rates.
  • If you are travelling to Italy for the love of food, you'll want to visit the foodie playground of Tuscany. You'll find it's best to fly into Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and catch a 3-hour local flight to Tuscany. There is also a direct train that leaves every 30min to Tuscany.
  • Travelling to Italy on a budget means visiting Rome. Considered the cheapest city in Italy. You'll need to fly into Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO). Once you arrive you'll be able to find pharmacies, banks, currency exchanges, shops, bars and restaurants in the public area before you leave the airport.
  • When visiting Milan you'll have the choice of 3 airports. Malpensa (MXP), Linate (LIN) and Bergamo (BGY). To get to the city centre cheaply and timelessly you should fly to Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY), as it's the closest. If you are flying from a non-EU country you will arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is also a hub for the British low-cost carrier EasyJet.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from the United Kingdom to Italy

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Italy? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.9
RyanairOverall score based on 5474 reviews
6.0Food
6.7Boarding
5.7Entertainment
6.5Comfort
7.5Crew
Airline reviews

A true budget airline experience. Had issue with luggage tag needed customer service assistance, but there was only 1 agent open for the entire airport. ONE! Almost missed my flight because of that.

4.0 OkayJimmy, Aug 2026
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A true budget airline experience. Had issue with luggage tag needed customer service assistance, but there was only 1 agent open for the entire airport. ONE! Almost missed my flight because of that.

Always select priority to be able to take carry on luggage and board first without hassles.

Shady baggage policy that forces you to pay more money at the gate, even after you checked your bag dimensions during the bag drop. Will never fly again with this airline.

The plane had only a few passengers, we got lucky. The crew was visibly inexperienced

This time round it was very good, flight delayed by 30mins but capitan put his toe to the floor and made some time up!!

Boarding at Birmingham was appalling, made to stand in a corridor which claims to be a gate for an hour, despite knowing full well the flight was delayed….. the crew were fantastic and you have to feel sorry for them dealing with the delay caused three fold, inbound delay, damage to front baggage hold door and finally a further ATC delay. On board experience was good and crew friendly and helpful.

Never have real problems...very ho prices for good the rest is all great

Flight was delayed which happens but walking 15 mins to one gate to be then told it’s now changed to one 15 mins back then other way was frustrating

It got us their! Delays Delays delayed, flight got in well after specified time, rental car firms shut at 11pm!!!! So from £300 for car to £689.. thank you Ryanair....

The usual average Ryanair flight, but we landed 20 min before due time, which was very good.

The flight was delayed by over an hour which seriously disrupted my plans in Milan.

They lost my luggage. They don’t even know what happened to it at this point. They think it’s still in the departure city.

It was good; the only down side is that once you get to the airport everything is self service, there is no one assisting. I felt like I was working while I was on vacation during the check in process and dropping off the luggage. Really uncertain on what the airlines use payroll nowadays.

We were bumped despite seats existing on flight While checkin attendants were helpful Easyjet management was not. Only after threats were we allowed on plane at last minute. The online help desk was useless and waste of time (over an hour of useless chats)

Nice to fly out of Orly smaller easier to navigate airport. Being able to receive boarding pass well in advance of trip was comforting to know all travel was in order.

sadly in Basel & Naples- no jetway we had to climb up and down stairs with our max size carry-on luggage, which was not fun!!!

We boarded and then sat on the tarmac for an hour….probably not E Jets fault. But the gentleman that checked us in and took our luggage was exceptionally friendly and calming for early morning/ confused passengers. As always, it’s the people that make or break an experience, right?

They cancelled my flight and we had to fend for ourselves to reschedule another flight. There was no staff to help all the canceled guest. Poor communication and staff. I attempted to reschedule via Kayak and I asked their staff that it looked as it was available. The guy behind the counter just told us to go online..

As you would expect from a budget airline Left and arrived on time, no frills, not even a glass of water offered But you get what you pay for

Total jobs worths over carry on bags, charged £96 extra for bags that were clearly hand luggage

Folks, I'll say it again. This is easily one of my favorite airlines. I'm used to traveling with all kinds of airlines throughout the world, but you need to fix your boarding process. It's not that difficult. You have preferred and regular passengers. Just make sure they line up behind the sign on time. Ground crew needs to be more proactive. Again, I am and I will continue to be a loyal customer, but please fix this one thing. It's small, but easy to fix.

Payd for long seats for our parents and because they don’t speak English fluent they have moved them. Absolutely scam!

The behavior of the front desk and lack of explanation of hidden fees and prices in emails send pre-flight marred things up. 1 star

I miss my flight due to boarding pass won’t load up

Big delay because of the weather but communication not so good. Boarding already late (due to tight schedule on Wizz side). When you get in you are hurried every second even if you still need a few seconds to arrange your bags. Food far away from how it looks in the catalogue and right on row 8 already out of chocolate although you are supposed to receive one for a menu. No replacement was offered.

Il n’y a pas eu de vol du tout puisque celui à été déplacé à la veille sans aucune information. Aucun remboursement ni service client non plus. Scandale !

A GOOD IDEA IS TO SEND TO ME BOARDING PASS IN ADVANCE SO I DONT HAVE TO FIGHT FOR IT

Attesa lunga nella comunicazione del Gate e dopo l'apertura del Gate

Sempre in ritardo, bagni sporchi e sedili sporchi con le briciole

One hour delay, landed at midnight, my hotel did not accept late check in after midnight. I had to pay for another accomodation last minute after I landed. Wizzair customer support did not reply when I asked for alternative accomodation. Very poor experience overall.

The crew and flight was fine and enjoyable…unfortunately, when I arrived to Bari and received my checked luggage(that I bought for this first trip to Europe), one of bags had a huge dent in it and the other had a completely damaged/broken wheel that made it very difficult to travel the rest of my time in Italy. Very disappointing and frustrating!

Poor service, antiquated plane with 2-3-2. B-class config upstairs. Tight and not comfortable—not what I expected for paying B-class! AND my bag didn’t make the transfer, bag will be delivered the day after it lands!

I was unable to board this flight because of visa changes that I was not alerted about and I’ve been unable to contact Kayak to obtain a refund / credit anything.

The space is tight. Either you sit straight up the whole time, but the minute you relax, your knees hit the back of the seat in front of you. My seat would not recline so I was quite uncomfortable. Didn’t use my tray table bc it was stained and sticky and nasty. I was also seating in one of the last rows and one crew member and people going to the bathroom kept hitting my elbow resting on the armrest.

Boarding market okay just because of the delay we had, but not related to the crew in any way…

charging port did not work, no entertainment system. Other than that the flight was good and safe.

Not the quality I was expecting from a company that has been around for ages and charges high prices

Very quick boarding. I was surprised we only got a small water and small thing of cookies, everything else was for purchase. No entertainment. Crew was excellent though.

After boarding, take off delayed 45 minutes with us just sitting there. I think this a Heathrow problem

A late notice on the departure board of a last minute gate change from A gates to C gates was particularly challenging for us. We are senior citizens who ambulate just fine, at our pace. This late notice caused all of us to run, or in our case, walk as quickly as we could from Gates A to the transit train then down an another long concourse. Anyone with mobility issues or needing a cane to walk would not have made it on their own and they wouldn’t have had enough time to coordinate wheelchairs. At first I thought this was just “how it goes” at airports, until I noticed a text I received on my trip-it app that notified me of this gate change- WELL ahead of the departure boards in the airport. Had I be paying attention to my app instead of the AIRPORT’S information system we would have been able to move on with ease and composed instead of ‘trotting quickly’ and agitated at the new gate.. I see this as a flaw in either the airport’s arrival/departure board system or in BA’s communication to the airport. Either way, there is a LOT of room for improvement.

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