Flight paths to Italy

In Italy there are a number of large international airports that are well connected to the rest of the world, reached by direct flights even from the other side of the globe. The busiest airport in the country is found in Rome – Fiumicino Airport. Other popular destinations are Malpensa International Airport in Milan and Venice Marco Polo Airport.

The long haul flights reaching either of the major Italian airports choose different routes for various reasons. Flight paths can be affected by several causes – for example you might have to avoid certain airspace because of conflicts on the ground or for weather reasons. In other words, the flight paths chosen are sometimes a lot longer than the shortest distance available between two points on the map.

Listed below we have gathered some of the most popular long distance routes to Italy from around the globe. Choose one of the alternatives to learn more about the exact flight path taken on this specific route.