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Flights to Italy

Touch down in any of Italy’s big cities and you’re on the doorstep of thousands of years of history. There’s a crumbling ruin or photo-ready vista around every corner, so grab your camera and don’t forget your stretchiest trousers. The world-class food and wine scene should be enjoyed to its fullest while getting your fill of time-stamped sights.

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Living la dolce vita

Fly to Italy with British Airways and decide what you want to see first.

Rome, the capital, is a good place to start, with a line-up that includes the Colosseum and the Pantheon. You can tick off the world’s smallest country on the same trip by hopping over to Vatican City, the home of the Catholic church.

In Florence, see Renaissance artwork like Michaelangelo’s famous sculpture David, or make for Pompeii to visit the volcanic ruins of an ancient city.

The Amalfi Coast is a picturesque stretch of coastline dotted with pastel buildings, lemon tree groves and vineyards. If you like being by the water, try the Lakes – Como and Garda both attract the who’s who of Hollywood, as well as keen adventurers who escape into the mountains during both the ski and summer seasons. Book your Italy vacation package today.

Language spoken

Italian

Time zone

ET +6

Currency

Euro

Our lowest Economy fares to Italy

Avios part payment

Make your journey even more rewarding by using Avios part payment. It’s a simple way to reduce the cost of your next flight while still collecting Avios and tier points. The more Avios you use, the less cash you pay – starting from as little as $2.

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Italy flight FAQs

Your flight time to Italy depends on where you’re flying from and which airport you’re landing in. A journey from New York to Italy will take around eight hours, while Los Angeles to Italy takes just over 14 hours including a connection.

You can fly to Italy from a number of US cities. Flights with British Airways include a connection at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick.

Italy is famous for its hot Mediterranean summers, so flight prices are higher during this time. You can expect to pay more from late spring until the end of September, so if you plan your Italian getaway for autumn or spring, you’re more likely to save.

You can make a trip to Italy fit any budget, but there are a few handy ways to save a few euro for your spending money. Skip the restaurants that cater for tourists and instead head to a trattoria or osteria, where the emphasis is on local dishes and the setting isn’t as formal. It’s also safe to drink tap water, so take a refillable water bottle and you can save on buying bottled.

Opt for getting your steps in when exploring the cities rather than taking cabs, or hop on public transport to get around, and check for walking tours to fill you in on the history as you wander – many are free or cheap to join.

Italy’s main cities have plenty of public transport options for getting around to see all the big sights. There’s also a very efficient train system that links lots of the major cities.

The easiest way to get around Italy is by car. You can hire a car with British Airways and you’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

When it comes to iconic locations, Italy’s got just as many must-visit spots as it has unique pasta shapes – but that really is just the start of its charms. Discover a country with a history that’s played a huge part in influencing the modern world, from its fashion and opera houses to its array of cheeses, gelato flavours and luxury cars. Prepare to be whisked away by the magic of la dolce vita. You’ll definitely be back for more, even if you don’t manage to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Italy. UK passports must have at least three months' validity beyond the end of your visit. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Choose to fly with hand baggage only or pick a price that includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance and free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.

Italian highlights

Milan

Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous fresco, The Last Supper, painted on the wall of the Santa Maria delle Grazie church
Gaze at the Duomo di Milano, an awe-inspiring cathedral that took nearly six centuries to build
The Fondazione Prada, 19,000 sq metres of exhibition space and contemporary art, including a cafe designed by Wes Anderson

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Rome

Visit the Vatican Museums at night for a unique experience (open late on Fridays from April - October)
See the Colosseum from the upper level, with panoramic views of the city
Sample the best of Roman and Italian cuisine at the Mercato Centrale Roma, a food market in the heart of the city

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Venice

Experience early Sunday mass at Basilica di San Marco, the city’s beautiful domed cathedral
Sample Venetian tapas ‘cicchetti’ by touring the local bars (baraci) around the city
Take a short boat ride to San Giorgio Maggiore and explore its church, with breathtaking views from the bell tower

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Naples

Take a day trip to see the extraordinary ruins of Pompeii, a Unesco World Heritage site
Ride the funicular up to the art nouveau neighbourhood of Vomero, with views of Mount Vesuvius
Travel back in time and go underground to explore the Catacombs of San Gennaro

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Our cabins

All our cabins offer the same great – and uniquely British – experience. Choose your perfect way to fly, from economy to business.

Economy

Our Euro Traveller cabin offers all the touches you need to enjoy your flight at an affordable price.

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Business

Work or relax in our Club Europe cabin and enjoy lounge access, a dedicated check-in area and more personal space.

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On-board food and drink

Enjoy great quality British food and drink, whichever cabin you choose to fly in. We’re passionate about sourcing with integrity and serving the best of Britain.

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Relax in our lounges

Discover our lounges at airports around the world and experience an extra-special way to travel, with delicious food, plenty of space and attentive service.

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Multi-city search

It's easy to combine flights to multiple destinations into one single booking with our multi-city trips – perfect for adding extra stops or ending your journey somewhere different than where you started.

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Destinations we fly to in Italy

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Terms and conditions

Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
Package vacation prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
Package vacation prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in USD per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
Advertised fares are available on ba.com. Additional charges may apply if purchased through British Airways outlets or travel agents.
Combine and save on Vacations: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ vacation including more than one hotel and / or car.
Standard British Airways terms and conditions apply.

1. Vacation Sale offers can be booked online at ba.com or through the British Airways call centre from January 6, 2026 and January 22, 2026 at 23:59 EST.

2. Vacation sale offers are valid on travel between January 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026. All travel must be completed by September 30, 2026. For travel from all British Airways operating airports in the US.

3. To qualify for the up to $400 discount per booking offer certain booking requirements must be met.

4. The savings are $50, $100, $200 or $400 and apply to new Vacation Package bookings only where a minimum spend is met:

a. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $8,000 per booking can save $400 per booking.

b. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $5,000 per booking can save $200 per booking.

c. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $3,000 per booking can save $100 per booking.

d. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $1,500 per booking can save $50 per booking.

5. The savings are per booking.

6. A Vacation Package booking means any booking including round trip flights and either a hotel, car or combination of both for the duration of the travel period. Hotels/cars added to flights only after a flight has been selected or booked will not be eligible. To be eligible for savings, we invite you to choose ‘Flight + hotel’ or ‘Flight + car’ when commencing a search. Quotes in our ‘Create your trip’ booking tool will not include this offer and are discounted in a different way.

7. Flight + car Vacation Package savings are applied before any Extras (insurance waiver, car seats etc.) are added to the booking.

8. Prices advertised on ba.com include the additional discount where applicable.

9. Vacation sale lead-in prices include all airline-related taxes, fees, and carrier charges.

10. Economy flight and hotel package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 5 nights for double occupancy accommodation.

11. Economy flight and car rental package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 7 days Avis or Budget car rental in a ‘Group A Economy Manual’ car. Prices are based on drivers aged 30-70 years. (Automatic car rental available at higher prices).

12. Car rental prices do not include fees charged locally such as airport charges, additional driver, insurance, navigation aids and similar options.

13. All prices are liable to change at any time and are subject to flight, hotel and car rental availability. Availability is strictly limited.

14. Offers are valid for new bookings only, made during the promotional period. Valid only when combined with British operated flights or BA code share flights departing from a US gateway.

15. Prices are based on travel during dates and board basis stated.

16. Limited availability of flights at these prices. Individual travel dates are subject to availability. Promotional travel is subject to availability and capacity control, and availability may be limited over holidays and peak periods. The number of seats available on each flight at a particular fare may be restricted and it is possible that seats allocated to a particular fare on a particular flight may be fully booked even though seats are still available for sale at a different fare or booking class in the same cabin.

17. Deposits can only be paid for bookings created as flight + hotel or flight + car packages. All flight only, hotel, car and experience only bookings, and any hotel, car or experiences added to a flight only booking are excluded from this offer. The following deposit levels apply based on the total spend per booking:

I. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $1000-$1999 - pay from $198 deposit per booking

II. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2000-$2499 - pay from $250 deposit per booking

III. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2500-$2999 - pay from $300 deposit per booking

18. The deposit balance will be due 28 days prior to your departure date. The actual payment date will be displayed on the payment details page. You can pay the balance in as many instalments as you want. This allows you to spread the cost of the vacation over a longer period. You will have full flexibility of when you make the payments and how much they are, the only requirement is that you must have paid the full balance by the balance due date.

19. British Airways holidays standard terms and conditions and conditions of carriage apply. For full terms and conditions please refer to https://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/package-booking-terms-and-conditions

20. All travel on BA operated flights is subject to BA's General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage (see ba.com http://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/british-airways/general-conditions-of-carriage) and the notice and conditions of contract contained on each ticket and itinerary. Passengers carried by code share services are subject to the ticketing carrier's conditions of carriage.

21. British Airways is not liable for the reproduction of this offer or indirect access via third party websites of these terms and where such reproduction misstates or omits any of the information or terms and conditions connected with this promotion.

22. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a hotel purchase apply.

23. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a car purchase apply.

24. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

25. This offer may be withdrawn or limited by British Airways without notice.

26. Other significant restrictions may apply.

We reserve the right to cancel any bookings that violate any of these terms and conditions.

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