Italy offers art and history in Rome, Florence and Venice, food and wine in every region, the lakes and mountains of the north and the coastlines of the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Sardinia. Rome and Milan have the most transatlantic flights, and fast trains link the main cities.
Airports
| FCO | Rome Fiumicino Airport |
|---|---|
| MXP | Milan Malpensa Airport |
| VCE | Venice Marco Polo Airport |
| NAP | Naples International Airport |
Best time to go
April to June and September to October are ideal for sightseeing. July and August are hot and crowded in the cities, and many Italians take holidays in mid-August.
Getting there
Nonstop flights from New York to Rome or Milan take about 8½ to 9 hours. Consider an "open-jaw" ticket, flying into one city and home from another, to avoid backtracking.
Tips before you book
- Italy is in the Schengen Area: check the current entry rules, including the EU Entry/Exit System and the planned ETIAS travel authorisation.
- Book high-speed train tickets early for the best fares.
- Flying into Rome and out of Milan or Venice can save a day of travel.
Flight times are typical nonstop times and vary by airline, aircraft and season. Entry rules and airport information can change; check official sources before you travel.