Air travel to Italy is frequent and virtually problem-free, except for airport- or airline-related union strikes that may cause delays. Although most nonstop flights are to Rome and Milan, many travelers find it more convenient to connect through a European hub to Florence, Pisa, Venice, Bologna, or another smaller airport. The airport in Venice also caters to international carriers. Flying time to Milan or Rome is approximately 8-8½ hours from New York, 10-11 hours from Chicago, and 11½ hours from Los Angeles. Labor strikes are frequent and can affect not only air travel, but also local transit that serves airports (private transit is not affected by strikes, however). Confirm flights within Italy the day before travel. Your airline will have information about strikes directly affecting its flight schedule. If you are taking a train to the airport, check with the local tourist agency or rail station about upcoming strikes. Be aware it’s not unusual for strikes to be canceled at the last minute. Airline Security Issues Transportation Security Administration has answers for almost every question that might come up. www.tsa.gov. Contact A helpful Web site for information (location, phone numbers, local transportation, etc.) about all of the airports in Italy Read more