{"id":16700,"date":"2023-11-07T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=16700"},"modified":"2024-07-11T14:07:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T14:07:49","slug":"booking-flights-to-italy-ten-top-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/booking-flights-to-italy-ten-top-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Booking Flights to Italy: Ten Top Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Booking flights to Italy<\/strong> really can leave you feeling spoiled for choice. Our favourite country in Europe is home to over 100 airports with 15 of these offering long haul flights and many more routes operating from smaller regional airports to most European countries. For this reason, booking flights can sometimes leave you feeling a little overwhelmed. This is why we\u2019ve pooled our wisdom on the subject to help make booking flights to Italy a breeze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1.\u00a0 Use a Flight Comparison Site<\/strong> to book flights to Italy<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We would always recommend booking your flights to Italy using a flight comparison site<\/a>. Our partners Skyscanner<\/a> and Trip.com<\/a> offer an unrivalled service. This can save you hours of time and often money too by doing the search work for you. These sites now offer you the option of flying in and out of different airports and have other services such as car hire<\/a> and hotel booking<\/a> which is a great bonus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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2.\u00a0 Book your flights to Italy after your accommodation<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is a question we\u2019re often asked. What to book first, the flight or the accommodation? At Bookings for you we would usually recommend booking your perfect villa or apartment in Italy<\/a> first. It’s worth checking flight options simultaneously to ensure you’re going to have affordable options to get you to your chosen destination. However the accommodation is something you’re less likely to be prepared to compromise. So make sure the perfect villa is reserved for you before making any other plans. That said, if you have already booked your flights to Italy, we are always here to offer advice on finding the perfect villa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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3.\u00a0 Book Early<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I have to confess, I have been known to set an alarm to try to snap up a bargain flight on the day they are released. While this might not be everyone\u2019s idea of fun holiday planning, it is a reliable way to be sure to get flights to Italy to suit your family without breaking the bank. We do recommend booking your flights as early as you can. Flight prices rarely go down and once you\u2019ve booked your flights to Italy, you can make other travel arrangements such as car hire<\/a> and airport parking. These holiday add-ons have a reputation of skyrocketing in price if you leave them too late. So don\u2019t waste any more time – go and book those flights!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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4. Consider several different airports<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With so many airports to choose from, do take the time to consider whether the nearest airport to your villa or apartment is always the best option. For example, if you\u2019re staying in a villa in Tuscany<\/a> the nearest airport will probably be Pisa. However, if you fly into Florence, Rome or even Milan you have the option of a city break there first. Additionally, you can find better deals on car rental in these bigger hubs. By traveling between regions by train or on the road you also get the benefit of seeing more of the fabulous Italian countryside. Our tip is to make a lunch stop at an agriturismo (traditional Italian farmhouse) for some truly authentic fayre, where you\u2019ll always be greeted with a fabulous Italian welcome.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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5. Fly in and out of different airports<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

By choosing different airports to fly in and out of you can often save some money. This can also give you the opportunity to enjoy some time in another of Italy\u2019s famed cities. If you use a flight comparison site, they make it easy to choose single fights to and from different airports. So you can make quick comparisons between the various options available. In reality, Italy is a small country and traveling between regions is super easy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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6. Budget is not always best<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Flights to Italy are often advertised by budget airlines at staggeringly low prices. While you can of course sometimes get a real bargain, too often we find that there are hidden costs with these very low cost providers. If you are planning on traveling with hold luggage, the additional cost of upgrading your flight to do so can often cost more than the flight itself. If you\u2019re traveling with children, do check that you will be seated together. Some low cost airlines can not guarantee this without once again upgrading your ticket and you\u2019ve guessed it – at another additional cost. Our advice when booking budget flights to Italy is to always carefully read the smallprint.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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7. Be realistic about flight times<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There\u2019s nothing like the buzz you get from booking flights for a holiday in Italy. Be careful though, in that dopamine-dazed moment, when you\u2019re already dreaming of the warm Italian sunshine on your skin, we have all been known to make slightly ambitious travel plans! Remember to be realistic when considering the times of your flights to and from Italy. If you are a 3 hour journey from your home airport, do you really want to start your holiday with a 6am flight? Likewise, when traveling with small children, is arriving at 11.30pm a good idea? We often find tagging on a city break<\/a> to the beginning or end of your holiday in Italy can help with very early or late arrivals and can add another dimension to your holiday too.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n