£23 Cheap Flights to Verona

Book a Flight to Verona

Book a cheap flight to Verona and you can not only revel in the city’s history and sigh winsomely from the Juliet balcony, you will also find yourself within a stone’s throw from all the delights that Lake Garda has to offer.

Shakespeare may have set his tragic drama in the fair city of Verona but it’s the romance of the city and its nearby lake that will provide the setting for your Italian break.

When to Book Cheap Flights to Verona

With many options for direct or connecting flights to Verona from UK airports the sublime views of Lake Garda and the Renaissance frescoes of Verona could be before your eyes in just a little over two hours.

The cheapest flights are undoubtedly to be found in the winter months – you certainly won’t get that dose of Italian sunshine but temperatures, even in the coldest months of January and February, rarely drop below freezing.

The best time to visit are the shoulder months of spring and autumn. During these times you avoid the hottest weather, the summer crowds and can enjoy warm and sunny days with the added bonus of a lower airfare.

If you’re set on a summer break to Verona you should be prepared for hot and humid weather, with a high likelihood of occasional rainfall and thunderstorms. Visit in June and you’ll be here for the Verona Jazz Festival, with concerts held in atmospheric, historical venues all around the city.

How to Find the Best Flight Deals to Verona

With so many Verona flight options from the UK, bagging a bargain flight couldn’t be easier. Here are some tips to track down the cheapest.

1. Check to see if there are departures from other UK airports that are accessible for you. Simply click on ‘Nearby airports’ to reveal the price of Verona flights from alternative locations.
2. If you are flying from London try a search using ‘All London airports’. You’ll be able to quickly find the best of the capital’s airports for your flight dates.
3. Another trick to consider is looking to see if the longer transfer time from Milan Bergamo Airport is counterbalanced by the money-savings on your plane ticket. Some of the cheapest flights to Verona and Lake Garda arrive here.
4. Clicking ‘Show flexible dates’ when your flight results are returned allows you to check if a day or two’s difference in your departure will significantly reduce the price of your flight.

UK Departures to Verona

Optimal flight times from UK airports to Verona are:

• London to Verona – 2 hours
• Manchester to Verona – 2 hours 20 minutes
• Birmingham to Verona – 2 hours 05 minutes
• Glasgow to Verona – 2 hours 30 minutes
• Newcastle to Verona – 2 hours 20 minutes
• Edinburgh to Verona – 2 hours 45 minutes
• Belfast to Verona – 5 hours 25 minutes (no direct flights)

Main Airports in Verona

Just half an hour from the southeast corner of Lake Garda, Verona is by far the most popular arrival point for travellers to this popular destination. The city is home to two airports – Valerio Catullo Airport, also known as Verona Villafranca, and Verona Brescia Airport. Currently flights from the UK all land at the larger airport of Valerio Catullo.

Located just six miles southwest of Verona, the airport is conveniently situated for those looking to hire a car right next to the junction of the A4 Milan-Venice and the A22 Modena-Brenner motorways.

The Aerobus runs from the airport to the city every 20 minutes and private shuttle buses and taxis are also available.

Which Airlines Fly to Verona?

Airlines offering direct flights to Verona from the UK include:

• British Airways
• easyJet
• Flybe
• Jet2
• Ryanair

How to Get Around in Verona

The public transportation system in Verona is excellent – although the majority of the city’s sights can be reached on foot.

Buses cover all areas of the city and you can buy your tickets in advance at stations, newsstands and tobacconists.

Local train stations have lots of connections to Milan, Mantua, Modena, Florence and Rome, in case you want to travel elsewhere in Italy.

If you are heading to Lake Garda the regular buses take approximately 20 minutes to Peschiera or an hour and a half to Riva del Garda. If you want to go to the western shore of the lake, you can take a bus from Verona to Desenzano del Garda and transfer for a Riva del Garda bus.

What are the Must-Sees in Verona?

Head to the Piazza Bra to see the mighty Roman Arena which hosts opera concerts every summer. It’s worth a visit whether the fat lady is singing or not.

Via Mazzini is a narrow street lined with designer boutiques and jewellery shops that leads to the Casa di Giulietta, where that balcony can be found.

The Scaliger Tombs are ornate Gothic funerary monuments that, in equal parts, exhibit craftsmanship, power and megalomania.

Tips for Travelling to Verona

On average, flights to Verona take just over two hours, making it an ideal airport for arranging cheap flights to Lake Garda from. The short flight time and direct connections from the UK make weekend breaks to the lake just as attractive as a longer Italian break.