Italy Flight Guide

Located in southern Europe, Italy is bordered to the north by France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The capital and largest city is Rome. Other major cities in Italy include Milan, Naples, Florence, Turin, Bologna, Genoa, Pisa and Venice. Italian is the official language. Italy has the largest number of UNESCO world heritage site. There is a lot of art and monuments to see all over the country. The capital is home to the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican. Naples has the best pizza in Italy. Other popular tourist spots include; the leaning tower of Pisa, Michelangelo’s statue of David, Dino island, Blu Grotto, the beaches of Rimini, lake Lagodi Garda and the Italian Alps.

The weather varies widely depending on the region. Winter at higher altitudes in Italy tends to be cold, rainy and with frequent snow fall. Coastal parts experience mild winters and are generally warm.

Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport (IATA: FCO is the largest airport in Italy and 6th busiest in Europe. Other major airports include; Malpensa Airport (IATA: MXP) Linate Airport (IATA: LIN), Marco Polo Airport (IATA: VCE), Orio al Serio Airport (IATA: BGY), Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (IATA: CTA) and Naples International Airport (IATA: NAP). Direct flights from Australia to Italy are not common however Qantas and Singapore Airlines are the main airlines operating indirect flights to Italy. The main departure airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne Tullamarine and Brisbane. The average direct flight time from Sydney or Melbourne to Rome or Milan in a commercial airliner is 20 and a half hours. Indirect flights will vary depending on the connecting hub.

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