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Italy is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (40%) visit Rome more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Italy include Milan and Venice.

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Etihad Airways

Feb 22

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Etihad Airways

Feb 1

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Feb 17

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Ethiopian Air

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Lufthansa

Mar 12

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 26

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Ethiopian Air

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Etihad Airways

Jan 28

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Lufthansa

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Ethiopian Air

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Flights to Milan

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 9

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Feb 23

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 17

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

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Jan 26

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LIN

Feb 9

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Lufthansa

Jan 22

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Turkish Airlines

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Turkish Airlines

Jun 10

DUR

17h 55m

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Turkish Airlines

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Flights to Venice

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Lufthansa

Jan 20

JNB

13h 35m

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Jan 24

VCE

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 24

DUR

17h 35m

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May 3

VCE

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Lufthansa

Apr 26

JNB

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 26

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Austrian Airlines

Apr 26

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Apr 26

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 18

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Feb 25

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Multiple Airlines

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Lufthansa

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Austrian Airlines

Apr 24

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VCE

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Flights to Naples

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 20

JNB

14h 05m

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Emirates

May 17

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Emirates

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Emirates

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9:50 - 18:00

JNB

FCO

33h 10m1 stop

10:25 - 8:20

FCO

JNB

20h 55m1 stop

R9 197Etihad Airways

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

16:35 - 9:20

CPT

FCO

16h 45m1 stop

15:30 - 11:50

FCO

CPT

20h 20m1 stop

R9 197Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Aug 31

14:30 - 4:35

JNB

FCO

15h 05m1 stop

23:00 - 13:05

FCO

JNB

13h 05m1 stop

R9 329Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19

14:35 - 4:35

CPT

FCO

15h 00m1 stop

23:00 - 13:00

FCO

CPT

13h 00m1 stop

R9 395Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 18

19:45 - 8:55

JNB

FCO

14h 10m1 stop

14:55 - 6:40

FCO

JNB

15h 45m2 stops

R9 395Lufthansa

Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 31

9:30 - 23:00

CPT

FCO

14h 30m1 stop

12:20 - 11:10

FCO

CPT

21h 50m2 stops

R9 626Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26

23:59 - 15:55

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LIN

16h 56m1 stop

16:50 - 22:05

LIN

JNB

28h 15m1 stop

R10 994KLM

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

23:59 - 22:55

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LIN

23h 56m1 stop

21:20 - 22:05

LIN

JNB

23h 45m1 stop

R11 027KLM

Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26

18:50 - 11:15

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BGY

17h 25m1 stop

12:30 - 5:35

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JNB

16h 05m1 stop

R11 340Emirates

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9

18:50 - 11:15

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BGY

17h 25m1 stop

23:00 - 5:35

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JNB

29h 35m1 stop

R11 356Emirates

Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 23

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JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

9:50-18:00

1 stop33h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 26/2

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

R9 197

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

16:35-9:20

1 stop16h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 31/8

15:30-11:50

1 stop20h 20m

R9 197

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 19/3

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

R9 329

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

14:35-4:35

1 stop15h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 18/2

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

R9 395

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:45-8:55

1 stop14h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 31/3

14:55-6:40

2 stops15h 45m

R9 395

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

9:30-23:00

1 stop14h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 26/1

12:20-11:10

2 stops21h 50m

R9 626

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

23:59-15:55

1 stop16h 56m

Milan Linate

Tue 24/2

16:50-22:05

1 stop28h 15m

R10 994

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

23:59-22:55

1 stop23h 56m

Milan Linate

Thu 26/2

21:20-22:05

1 stop23h 45m

R11 027

JohannesburgBergamo

JNB - BGY

JNBBGY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

18:50-11:15

1 stop17h 25m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Mon 9/2

12:30-5:35

1 stop16h 05m

R11 340

JohannesburgBergamo

JNB - BGY

JNBBGY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

18:50-11:15

1 stop17h 25m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Fri 23/1

23:00-5:35

1 stop29h 35m

R11 356

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Italy flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Italy?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Italy from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Italy. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Italy on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Italy flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 566
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 197
Fastest flight time	16h 00m

The best one-way flight price to Italy from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 566 (Cape Town Intl to Rome Fiumicino).

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The best round-trip flight price to Italy from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 197 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Rome Fiumicino).

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The fastest flight to Italy from South Africa takes 16h 00m (Cape Town Intl to Milan Malpensa).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Italy

What popular landmarks are in Italy?

Italy is full of notable places to explore, many with significant historical value to the region and the world. Some of the most popular landmarks in Italy are Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Piazza del Plebiscito, PalaLottomatica, and Piazza Navona, among many more.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn?

Flying into Naples Airport is typically the best way to visit Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to Italy?

The cheapest flights to Italy recently found by momondo users are R938 with Wizz Air, R1 333 with Ryanair, and R1 533 with easyJet.

Which airlines fly to Italy?

There are 13 airlines that fly to Italy on a routine basis, but Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 29% of those who searched for flights to Italy looked to travel with Qatar Airways, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

What is the most popular airport in Italy to fly to?

Naples is the most popular airport in Italy to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Italy in the past year, 11% of them chose to fly into Naples’s Naples airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Italy that are also a great option to fly to.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Italy?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Italy, then you can expect flight times to average 25h 45m and , respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Italy?

Prices for flights to Italy were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Italy?

The number of operators available for flights to Italy is 15 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Italy?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Italy.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Italy?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Italy may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Italy. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Italy?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Italy. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to Italy with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Italy to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Italy?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Italy, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.