Globally known by its peninsula view extending over the Mediterranean, Italy is among the top popular and touristic destinations in both Europe and the Mediterranean region. This enchanting country remains as an utterly enjoyable destination where art is everywhere in daily life and the historical culture is treated with great respect. Satisfying almost all expectations of its guests for both historical and cultural vacation full of sea, sports or romance as well, Italy is the favorite of many travelers by its location and natural gems.

If you are planning a trip to Italy for getting to know this admirable country better, book your flight to Italy now with Turkish Airlines and enjoy a comfortable journey up in the clouds.

Italy flight details

Turkish Airlines flies to 12 different destinations in Italy: Bari, Bologna, Cagliari, Catania, Milan (Malpensa Airport and Linate Airport), Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Pisa, Rome and Venice.

Flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) take two to three hours in average. Rome Fiumicino–Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) serves as the busiest airport in the country with nearly 39 million passengers each year. Malpensa Airport (MXP) serving in Milan is the second busiest airport with 19 million passengers annually. Linate Airport (LIN), which is another point of destination in Milan for Turkish Airlines serves 9 million passengers in average every year and is regarded as the third busiest airport countrywide. These airports are followed by Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Naples International Airport (NAP).

As a homeland for worldwide famous artists, Italy has raised a large number of opera singers and composers as well, along with the visual arts. The country therefore hosts a wide range of music festivals in many cities. Puccini in Lucca, Rossini held in Pesaro and Verdi festivals in Parma are among the top remarkable music festivals taking place countrywide. Besides, starting with Venice Biennale, International Art Exhibition and International Festival of Contemporary Music are also the worldwide notable events.

International Theatre Festival, Venice Architecture Biennale and Venice Film Festival also attract considerable attention. Thanks to these delighting and meaningful events, Italy is flooded by thousands of art lovers and worldwide famous artists in the end of summer each year. Held in February, the extremely fun Venice Carnival shines out as one of the most popular events taking place in the country, together with Milan Fashion Week organized twice per year.

It would therefore be advantageous to book your flight to Italy with Turkish Airlines without delay, taking into account the high demand resulting from its everlasting live atmosphere all year round.

Italy sightseeing and attractions

The most challenging part would probably be deciding where to travel in such a beautiful country full of attractions. Italy’s capital Rome is a magnificent metropolis of utmost beauty, situated between two rivers flowing through. Vatican City, the center of Roman Catholic Church which is the top authority in Christian world, is within the boundaries of Rome as well. Often cited as the capital of romance, this historical city is outstanding in religious tourism as well, together with all the gems it harbors. Fantastic bridges on Tiber River dividing Rome into two, Trevi Fountain which also is known as the Fountain of Love and the Spanish Steps nearby, Colosseum of Rome, together with Castel Sant'Angelo are the significant must-see stops the capital Rome offers.

As a city of canals in northeastern Italy, Venice comprises of small islands linked by bridges and usually is the second stop after Rome for the couples looking for a romantic holiday. The historical artifacts situated on the island region of the city; Doge's Palace, San Marco Square and Basilica are the top touristic attraction centers. The Grand Canal with the Ca' d'Oro (Golden House), and Santa Maria Della Salute Church are the most popular icons of Venice, which should definitely be seen. Take a look at the flight tickets to Venice with Turkish Airlines and enjoy a privileged journey to this romantic city.

Pisa, which is the favorite destination for those wishing to witness the traces of Renaissance period, stands out as an extremely popular spot with its Leaning Tower of Pisa made of marble. This city offers to its guests various valuable historical must-see spots, including but not limited to the Knights' Square, Pisa Cathedral, Pisa Baptistery, Garibaldi Square, Palazzo della Carovana and Camposanto Monument.

As the center of attention countrywide in all aspects, Milan has successfully managed to blend the historical details with today’s modern life. This city is among the top popular destinations of those interested in historical and cultural trips and enthralls its visitors by its numerous historical buildings and wonderful works of art. Duomo di Milano (Duomo Cathedral), Galleria Vittorio Emanuele 2, La Scala Theatre Building and Castello Sforzesco are the remarkable historical artifacts in Milan. You may have a chance to see many worldwide famous works exhibited in Brera Art Gallery and try the popular tastes of Italian cuisine at the elegant cafés and restaurants during your stay at this city.

It would be recommendable to visit multiple cities in this magical country to enjoy your vacation fully, rather than staying at a single destination. You may benefit from both the railway and bus services for transportation between the cities. In addition, you may also consider renting a car and set an exclusive travel plan to smoothly see many spots in the country.