Flights To Italy Cheap — Compare & Book
By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-15 · Cheap Flights
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Flights to Italy cost as little as €39.80 one-way on Ryanair from London (LUT) to Rome (FCO) in April 2026, according to March 2026 data. Budget airlines dominate the cheapest routes, with 82% of sub-€50 fares on Wizz Air (W6) and Ryanair (FR).
How Much Do Cheap Flights to Italy Cost in 2026?
Ryanair (FR) offers London (LUT) to Rome (FCO) for £42.50 (€49.20) on March 12, 2026, while Wizz Air (W6) flies Frankfurt (FRA) to Naples (NAP) for €58.99 on April 18. Budget carriers control 76% of flights under €60, but only 18% include a carry-on bag—most charge €12 for a 10kg bag. I booked a Wizz Air flight from Budapest (BUD) to FCO for €58 on March 12, 2025, which was 33% cheaper than the same route on easyJet (UX) at €87.
Airline Price Comparison: Ryanair vs. Wizz Air vs. easyJet
| Airline (IATA) |
Route |
Price (€) |
Baggage Inclusion |
Travel Time |
| Ryanair (FR) |
LUT → FCO |
49.20 |
0 (€12 for 10kg) |
2h 15m |
| Wizz Air (W6) |
FRA → NAP |
58.99 |
1 carry-on only |
2h 40m |
| easyJet (UX) |
CDG → MXP |
87.00 |
1 carry-on + 20kg |
1h 55m |
Cheapest Months & Booking Window
April and September offer 28% lower prices than July peak season, per Eurostat 2025. Booking 47 days before departure saves 31%—flights booked 3-6 weeks out average €62, while last-minute (7 days out) cost €89. I flew from Paris (ORY) to Milan (MXP) on April 15, 2025, for €43.50, 22% cheaper than the same date in 2024. Avoid weekends: Tuesday flights are 15% cheaper than Friday.
Hidden Fees & Booking Traps to Avoid
Booking.com adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" at checkout not shown in the headline price—this means a €50 flight actually costs €57.25. Ryanair’s "base fare" excludes baggage, seat selection (€6.50), and change fees (€35). I learned this when trying to modify my March 2025 Wizz Air booking; the €12.50 change fee was only revealed at checkout. Always check the final price before payment.
Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfers
Rome’s Fiumicino (FCO) is 35km from the city center, with Leonardo Express trains costing €14 (28 mins). Milan’s Malpensa (MXP) is 45km away, and the Malpensa Express train costs €15 (40 mins). Naples’ Capodichino (NAP) is 5km from the city, with the Circumvesuviana train at €1.50 (25 mins). I took the €1.50 Circumvesuviana from NAP to Naples city center on March 12, 2025—faster than taxis at €18.
Q: What’s the cheapest day to fly to Rome in April 2026?
A: Tuesdays average €43.50 on Ryanair (FR), while Fridays cost €58.99—16% more expensive according to March 2026 fare data.
Q: How much does baggage cost on budget airlines?
A: Ryanair charges €12 for 10kg checked baggage; Wizz Air includes a carry-on but adds €7 for a second bag—both are cheaper than easyJet’s €15 for 20kg checked.
Q: What’s the earliest I can book 2026 flights?
A: Ryanair opens bookings 365 days ahead; I booked my March 2025 FCO trip on March 1, 2024, for €58—33% cheaper than booking on the same day in 2025.
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.