flights and the road
GETTING THERE
Your accommodation is covered, so the only thing to book is your journey. Here's how to reach us in the Umbrian hills.
FLIGHTS
Unless you're flying from London, Rome is likely to be your best option. Perugia is the closest airport, but it has very few UK flights.
A shared bus from the airport
If enough of you are flying into the same airport, we'll look at running a bus to the venue. We'll check in with everyone about this at the start of 2028.
| AIRPORT | DISTANCE | DRIVE | GOOD TO KNOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perugia (PEG) | 50 km / 31 mi | 45 to 50 min | Closest by far, but small with few routes. UK flights have been limited and seasonal, mostly Ryanair from London Stansted. |
| Florence (FLR) | 150 km / 93 mi | 1h 45m | An easy run down the A1 motorway. Smaller airport with some UK routes. |
| Rome Ciampino (CIA) | 210 km / 130 mi | 2h 15m | Mainly Ryanair, with UK and Ireland routes. |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) | 220 km / 137 mi | 2h 30m | The most choice of flights and times, including BA, easyJet, ITA and long-haul. Best for guests from outside the UK. |
| Pisa (PSA) | 235 km / 146 mi | 2h 30m to 2h 45m | Lots of UK and Ireland routes, including easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and BA. |
| Bologna (BLQ) | 255 km / 158 mi | 2h 45m | Good UK and Ireland connections. A useful fallback. |
HIRING A CAR
Why a car
The Italian countryside is best explored by car. We hired one on our recent trip and it made sightseeing and supermarket runs easy. Share with friends and it can be a very cheap way to travel.
Who to book with
We had a really smooth experience and a good car with Sicily by Car. Otherwise, go with a company you've used before, or check online reviews if you haven't hired a car abroad.
Your licence
If you don't have a UK or EU driving licence, check whether you need an International Driving Permit to hire a car.
The drive
We've driven to the venue from both Florence and Rome. It's mainly motorway on great roads, with country lanes only for the last 10 minutes or so. Nothing compared to Ireland, if you know, you know.
HOW LONG YOU STAY
If you'd like to leave a day early, that's absolutely fine. We'll ask for your travel dates closer to the time. For now, all we need is to know you're coming, so we can plan which farmhouses we'll use.
