How can I visit Italy from India?
The fastest flight between New Delhi and Milan in Italy will take around 8 hr 35 min. There are 30 airlines that fly from India to Italy. The most popular route is usually from Delhi International Airport in New Delhi to Milan Malpensa Airport in Milan. Many flights also incorporate a stopover and take around 12 hours, though some will be more than double that.
Do we have direct flights from India to Italy?
You can get direct flights from India to Italy via ITA Airways departing Delhi to Rome, and via Air India from the same point of origin to Milan. Direct flights from Delhi Airport (DEL) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome are operated by Air India and Alitalia airlines.
How far is it from India to Tuscany?
The distance between India and Tuscany is 6537 km and can now be covered in half a day, while 2000 years ago, when Italy and India were already trading, the voyage would have taken months!
Historical connections between Italy and India
The populations of Italy and India have been trading with each other for over 2000 years, both across land routes and via sea routes. Overland caravan routes went through Asia Minor and the Middle East but the volume was limited to what later went via ship along the routes outlined in the "Periplus Maris Erythraei" when the volume of trade really increased.
Roman coins and artifacts have been found across India, and a famous Indian statuette was found among the ruins of Pompei, testifying to the lively trade and cultural exchange between these two giant civilisations.
Is Italy visa free for Indian visitors?
No, sorry, although travel between the two countries is much easier and faster these days, Indian passport holders do need a visa to travel to Italy. The visa is issued for a period of 6 months and allows the visitors to stay within the Schengen area for a period up to 90 days.
Italy Visa India processing time
Under ideal circumstances, it takes about 10-15 working days for processing a visa to visit Italy. However it is advised that you apply well in advance as these times can vary. You can not apply more than 3 months before your date of travel, it is advised that you apply a month before your departure.
Where to apply for visa to Italy
You can apply online via the VFSGlobal website, and you will need to attend an interview at a VFSGlobal center, which are located in Mumbai, Pune, Puducherry, Chennai, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Goa, New Delhi, Kochi, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.
Can I apply for an Italy visa from India online?
Once you are ready to apply, go to the Embassy of Italy website to apply for your visa online. You can also download the visa application form, complete it, print the completed form, and bring it with you to the Visa Application Centre for submission.
Where to stay in Italy?
We recommend staying in an independent serviced villa in Tuscany to provide you with a perfect base to visit Italy's famous cities while still having a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the food and wine the region is famous for.
We also have a selection of villas perfect for multi-generational holidays, so the grand-parents can treat three generations to a wonderful Italian holiday.
