{"response": {"Key": "YTO-IT", "orig": {"code": "YTO", "type": "airport", "city": "Toronto", "fullCity": "Toronto, Ontario", "airport": "Pearson Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "IT", "type": "country", "country": "Italy"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in Italy can I fly to from Toronto?", "answer": "From Toronto you have direct flights to Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa, with seasonal non-stop service to Venice and sometimes Naples. One-stop connections through European hubs open up Florence, Bologna, Catania and other cities. Travelers often fly into Rome for history and central Italy, Milan for the lakes and north, or Venice for the northeast."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Toronto to Italy?", "answer": "From Toronto to Rome, non-stop flights take about 8½ hours eastbound and roughly 9½ hours on the return. One-stop routes to Milan or Venice typically range from 10 to 13 hours depending on the connection."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Toronto to Italy?", "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Toronto to Italy. Air Canada, Air Transat, and occasionally seasonal carriers like Neos offer direct service to Rome (FCO) and Milan (MXP). Typical flight times are around 8 to 9 hours eastbound and slightly longer westbound. If non-stops are unavailable, common one-stop routings connect through European hubs such as Frankfurt, London, or Paris, with total travel times of roughly 10 to 13 hours."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Toronto to Italy?", "answer": "From Toronto to Italy you can fly Air Canada, Air Transat, Alitalia, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, and other European carriers via their hubs."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Italy?", "answer": "In Italy, travelers often start in Rome for ancient history and the Vatican, Florence for Renaissance art, Venice for canals, and then add Milan for fashion or the Amalfi Coast for scenery."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in Italy are best to fly into from Toronto?", "answer": "From Toronto to Italy, Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa have the most long‑haul options and excellent high‑speed train links. Milan Linate is convenient for northern Italy, while Venice Marco Polo suits the northeast. For Tuscany, consider Pisa or Florence. Naples and Palermo work well for southern Italy and Sicily."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit Italy?", "answer": "For Italy, April to June and September to October offer mild weather and fewer tourists than the busy, expensive summer months, especially in Rome, Florence and Venice."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Pearson Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Toronto, the fastest and most popular way to reach Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the Union Pearson Express train, which departs Union Station every 15 minutes and takes just 25 minutes. More affordable public transit options include TTC buses like the 900 Airport Express to Kipling station, or GO Transit and local buses connecting to the airport. Ride‑share and taxis offer door‑to‑door convenience with a flat‑rate taxi fare from downtown, while driving yourself gives you access to on‑site parking from short‑term to long‑term lots.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto%20Pearson%20International%20Airport", "title": "Toronto Pearson International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:19:44Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester_B._Pearson_International_Airport", "title": "Toronto Pearson International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2002-10-25T23:49:40Z"}, {"url": "https://cdn.torontopearson.com/en/departures/ready-to-depart", "title": "Get ready to depart | Pearson Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.torontopearson.com/en/transportation-and-parking/long-distance-travel-options/via-rail", "title": "Connect to VIA Rail train from Toronto Pearson Airport | Pearson Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearson_Airport_station", "title": "Pearson Airport station", "time_published": "2026-06-13T03:08:52Z"}]}}}}