Cheap flights from London to Genoa

October is the cheapest month on this route, and fares stay reasonable through the shoulder weeks on either side of it. Summer is when London and Genoa both fill up, so July and August cost more, and the Christmas and Easter breaks push prices up again. Midweek departures are usually quieter than Friday and Sunday, which suits a short break. If school holidays fix your dates, book well ahead; if they do not, watch the price calendar and let it move you a week or two.

Low-cost carriers do most of the work here: Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2, Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air and Wizz Air UK all sell seats on this route, and Mokulele Flight Service appears among the options too. Full-service flying comes from ITA Airways, Lufthansa and Eurowings, where the fare usually bundles more. On a low-cost ticket you pay for what you use — a cabin bag is normally included, a checked bag and seat choice are not — while the full-service fares tend to cover a hold bag and a seat. Compare the total, not the fare alone.

Genoa has one airport, Cristoforo Colombo, so there is no wrong terminal to aim for on arrival — every flight on this route lands there. It sits a short ride from the centre, and buses and taxis cover the transfer, so you are not facing the long haul in from a distant hub. Watch the departure side instead, because your ticket may leave from any of London's airports and they are far apart. Check the airport code on your booking before you plan the journey to the terminal.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F, L · 230 V

Language

Italian

Emergency number

112, 113, 115

Driving side

right

Calling code

+39

Internet domain

.it

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Genoa

559 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Rome)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare leaves from, since Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City are far apart.
• Confirm what your low-cost fare includes for cabin and checked baggage before you add a bag later.
• If your trip connects, keep the legs on one ticket so a delay does not leave you paying for a new one.
• Carry a valid passport or identity card for Italy and check the entry rules that apply to you.
• Book early for October, the cheapest month, and avoid school holiday weeks if your dates can move.
• Compare the total of fare plus bags and seats rather than the headline price.