Plan your Italy holiday

Italy from the UK

Direct flights, package deals and the best of Italy for travellers from the UK.

Best time to visit

Monthly breakdown for the UK travellers planning a Italy trip.

Best value
Apr · May · Sep · Oct
Peak season
Jul · Aug — Hotter, busier and more expensive

Getting there

Flight time
2–3 h

From the UK

  • London Heathrow (LHR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW)
  • Manchester (MAN)
  • London Stansted (STN)
  • Birmingham (BHX)

Arriving in Italy

  • Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
  • Milan Malpensa (MXP)
  • Milan Bergamo (BGY)
  • Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
  • Naples (NAP)
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Where to stay in Italy

  • Rome — Colosseum, Vatican and ancient history; best Apr–Jun or Sep–Oct
  • Milan & the Lakes — Fashion, design and Lake Como; short breaks year-round
  • Venice — Canals and art; avoid midsummer crowds and acqua alta season
  • Amalfi Coast & Naples — Dramatic cliffs and Pompeii; combine in May or September
  • Tuscany — Florence, hill towns and vineyards; peak spring and autumn

Package holidays vs booking independently

Compare packages from the UK-based operators against building your own trip.

Package holidays

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