Flying from Istanbul to Verona: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Istanbul to Verona. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) is where you'll be arriving in Verona.
Verona's timezone is UTC+1, making Verona two hours behind Istanbul.
To ensure you get on your Istanbul to Verona flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise 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.
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Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Istanbul to Verona flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
IST is around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Verona or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your Istanbul to Verona flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Verona include:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Using 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.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Istanbul to Verona, stay in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Verona
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
The distance from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to central Verona is approximately 10 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Verona. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VRN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Verona Villafranca Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from RentSmart24, Target or Viaggiare and explore beyond Verona's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Verona Villafranca Airport about three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Verona flight.
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
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Verona right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Verona:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Verona Arena, Ponte Scaligero and Ponte Pietra are essential stops on your Verona itinerary.
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.