How can I go to Italy without flying?

Travelling to Italy Travellers wishing to visit Italy can use a bus, train, plane, ferry or cruise ship to get there. However, the most usual way from the US and Canada is by plane, often landing in Rome, Milan, or Venice.



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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Italy High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is February. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Italy flight deals.

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Milan. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is one of the cheapest airports to fly to in Italy. It's an amazing home base for those looking to explore the fashion-forward city of Milan and the surrounding region of Lombardy.

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How to plan an Italy trip
  1. Step 1 – Decide when you want to go and your budget.
  2. Step 2 – Do some preliminary research and preparation.
  3. Step 3 – Confirm your itinerary.
  4. Step 4 – Book your flights, inbound travel & insurance.
  5. Step 5 – Book accommodation and transport.
  6. Step 6 – Book Attractions, tours and activities.


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What's on the Italy train map? Our interactive Italy rail map highlights both high-speed and regional railway lines in Italy, as well as the main rail connections to its neighbouring countries, i.e. Switzerland, France and Germany.

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Most train travelers in Italy spend each rail-travel day taking relatively short rides on the Milan–Venice–Florence–Rome circuit. For these trips (most of which cost less than $50 for a second-class ticket), it's cheaper to buy point-to-point train tickets than a rail pass (since most cost more than $50 per day).

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Pent-up demand and inflated fuel prices are partly to blame for the sudden spike in costs. But the algorithms airlines use to determine ticket prices have also played a role.

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April to June offers the best weather Often considered the best time to visit, spring offers the ideal mix of good climate and bearable tourism flows. Nature blooms as the snow melts in the mountains and the rolling hills of the central Italian countryside come to life after the chilly winter.

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Exploring Italy on a budget is possible. You can save money by taking advantage of public transportation, using student discounts for attractions and events, staying in hostels or camping grounds instead of hotels, cooking your own meals whenever possible, and looking out for free walking tours.

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