Cheap flights to Verona from

There are a number of ways to get from the airport to Verona, depending on your time and budget. If you're looking to get to the city as quickly as possible, you can take a cab, which takes about 10 minutes. There are taxi ranks outside the airport terminal, with some drivers accepting both cash and card payments. Alternatively, if you want to save money, you can take a bus. The 119 bus line takes you directly from the airport to Verona Porta Nuova. These buses depart every 20 minutes, and the drive only takes about 15 minutes. If you want something more private, you can also arrange for a transfer.

Verona is world-famous as a UNESCO World Heritage site steeped in culture and romance, where the arts have flourished for centuries. Most famously, Verona is the setting of two of William Shakespeare's plays. The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Romeo and Juliet. To this day, many visitors come to Verona to see the Casa di Giulietta, which supposedly inspired the fictional character's balcony.

There are also a number of preserved entertainment landmarks, like the Roman amphitheatre at Piazza Bra, where an annual summer opera festival is held. The Teatro Romano is another prised attraction, whose ruins date back to the 1st century when Verona was first established. Aside from these, gorgeous structures like gardens, castles, palaces and churches, all from different eras, are scattered throughout the Veronese region.

Three days is enough time to see the beauty of Verona, but a longer holiday allows you to immerse deeper into its culture and hidden gems. As a highly walkable city, it's easy to explore Verona in a weekend, especially since many sites are close together. For instance, the Piazza Bra, which is the biggest square, is only a six-minute walk away from the frescoed Piazza delle Erbe. Similarly, a scenic raft trip along the Adige River can take you right to Veronetta, a district where mediaeval architecture lives in harmony with modern establishments like museums, cafes, universities, and nightclubs.

Aside from this, there are several activities you can book to make your easyJet Verona holiday even more memorable�no matter how long or short your stay will be. If you're pressed for time but want to experience la dolce vita, there are food and wine walking tours that take less than four hours. On the flip side, if you have more time to spare, you can sign up for an experience in one of Verona's nearby neighbourhoods. For example, mushroom lovers would delight in truffle hunting and food-tasting trip in the Valpolicella province.

Verona is famous for mouthwatering dishes that emphasise simplicity, freshness, history, and local flavours. While you can get your fill of pasta and pizza here, like the rest of Italy, there are a few local specialities you shouldn't miss. One of the most delicious is risotto all'Amarone, which uses exclusively Veronese ingredients like wine, rice, and cheese.

As a romantic city, of course Verona also has its fair share of sweets. Pastries like pandoro and fritoles are so beloved across the region that they're staples for special occasions like carnival and Christmas. Pandoro is a golden sweet bread served with mascarpone for extra richness, while fritoles are fried balls of dough with apples and raisins mixed in.

Verona also has many vineyards in the nearby areas of Soave, Bardolino, and Amarone, so you can expect to see local taverns, restaurants, and homes serving a bottle or two during meals.

Yes, you can fly directly to Verona with easyJet from London Gatwick, with flight times under three hours. Prices can dip outside of the peak season, so the months of May, June, and September are the best time to book if you're looking to be extra budget-savvy.