Flying from Istanbul to Verona: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Istanbul. Check out your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Verona.
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) is where you'll be arriving in Verona.
Verona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Verona two hours behind Istanbul.
Allow plenty of time to make your Istanbul to Verona flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Verona
To find cheap Istanbul to Verona flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Istanbul to Verona throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing Istanbul to Verona flights leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Verona or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your Istanbul to Verona flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Verona are:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 31 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Istanbul to Verona? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Verona
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to central Verona takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Verona, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near VRN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Verona Villafranca Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from RentSmart24, Target or Viaggiare and explore beyond Verona's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Verona Villafranca Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Best time to go to Verona
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul to Verona. August is the busiest month to travel to Verona. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in an Istanbul to Verona ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Verona to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Verona in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Verona
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Verona, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Verona:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Verona Arena, Ponte Scaligero and Ponte Pietra are attractions you won't want to skip in Verona.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Verona. Around 418 kilometres to the south, popular attractions include Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum.
Around 145 kilometres west of Verona, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.