Easter Travel Costs in Italy Surge for 2026, Flights and Trains Observe Price Hikes

Italians planning to travel for Easter 2026 are facing significantly increased costs for flights and train tickets, according to recent reports from Assoutenti. The desire to reunite with family or enjoy a short holiday is colliding with a substantial economic burden, with prices already reaching prohibitive levels weeks before the celebrations.

Flight Prices Soar, Especially to Southern Italy

Routes connecting Northern and Central Italy to the South and islands are experiencing the most dramatic price increases. For travel departing on Friday, April 3rd, and returning on Tuesday, April 7th, base fares have already reached high levels. According to Assoutenti, a flight from Genoa to Catania currently costs a minimum of 418 euros. Other affected routes include Milan to Crotone (343 euros) and Rome to Reggio Calabria (324 euros).

Monitoring reveals consistent fare pressure across most national airports. Flights to Catania from cities like Turin, Florence, and Ancona average over 320 euros. Other expensive routes include Naples-Olbia (310 euros), Verona-Catania (297 euros), Milan-Brindisi (296 euros), Milan-Catania (290 euros), Verona-Palermo (282 euros), and Bologna-Reggio Calabria (281 euros). These prices typically exclude additional services like baggage allowance or seat selection, which further increase the overall cost, potentially exceeding 450-500 euros per passenger.

High-Speed Trains Offer No Relief

Travelers seeking alternatives to expensive flights are finding that high-speed train prices are also rising. One-way fares for travel on April 3rd are already elevated. Italo tickets from Turin to Reggio Calabria cost at least 185 euros, and 175 euros from Milan. Trenitalia fares from Milan to Lecce are 120 euros, from Turin to Bari 116 euros, from Venice to Lecce 96 euros, and from Genoa to Salerno 92 euros.

Factors Driving Price Increases

Beyond typical supply and demand dynamics, macroeconomic factors and international tensions are contributing to the increased costs. Gabriele Melluso, president of Assoutenti, warns that prices may continue to rise as demand increases and fuel prices fluctuate. Airline losses due to airspace closures also risk being passed on to consumers.

The potential for further price increases poses a threat to both domestic and international travel in the coming months.