How to find cheap flights to Italy
Lock in a better price on a flight to Italy by taking off from Kuala Lumpur International, often the most affordable departure option.
Consider touching down at Milan Bergamo for even more value from your fare.
The cheapest time to visit Italy is generally during September.
For a round trip, the best price right now is RM2,009. One-way fares are available from RM1,052.
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 (84ºF).
Conditions are often coolest around January, with lows averaging 1ºC (34ºF).
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
Entry rules may vary depending on your passport and travel plans, so always check ahead. Official embassy sites and airlines will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
Italian is the language you'll most often encounter in Italy.
The euro (EUR) is the main currency. Paying for purchases is easy, with credit and debit cards accepted in the vast majority of places.
ATMs (automatic teller machines) are commonly found across cities of all sizes, from smaller centres through to major hubs.
Tipping is not generally expected in Italy. However, leaving a little extra is a thoughtful way to acknowledge good service.
Finding internet access is easy, with high Wi-Fi coverage across most places travellers spend time.
The population of Italy is estimated at about 59 million. Rome is the capital.
You won't have to adjust your watch while travelling around this destination, with only one standard time zone of UTC+1 in place.
Italy is located in Europe within the Southern Europe subregion.
Venice Carnival, the Venice Film Festival and the Infiorata flower festival are some of the major events here. Think about booking your flight to Italy around moments like these for a travel experience that stands apart.
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.