Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from Italy?

Returning to South Africa from Italy COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Italy must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Italy are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Italy (ZA - IT)?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Italy as you normally would.

Question 2

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Italy?

Accepted Answer

To save up to 6% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to Italy from R8 788 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R9 535 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 3

Which airlines flying from South Africa to Italy have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of the carriers operating flights from South Africa to Italy that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Emirates, ITA - Airways, and Ethiopian Air. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 4

Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Italy for under R5 700?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 8+ open flights from South Africa to Italy within the next 7 days for less than R5 700.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Italy one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Egypt Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 464. Users have also found prices from R5 467 and R5 896 on Qatar Airways and Air France, respectively.

Question 6

Can I fly back to South Africa from Italy?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from Italy

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Italy must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Italy are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 7

Can I fly to Italy from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Italy

Most visitors from South Africa will not be allowed to enter Italy.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Italy.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Italy.

Question 8

Can I find flights from South Africa to Italy for under R5 600 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Italy for under R5 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on KLM for just R5 530, but on average you can expect to pay R5 769.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Italy?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Italy. Flights to Italy from South Africa in March are about R9 106 on average during March, but can be found for as low as R7 183.

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