{
  "response": {
    "Key": "IT-GR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "IT",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Italy"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "GR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Greece"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Italy can I fly from to reach Greece?",
        "answer": "From Italy, you can fly non-stop to Greece from Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, Venice, Bologna, and Naples, among others. Athens is the primary arrival hub, with many seasonal direct flights to islands like Crete and Rhodes. One-stop options via Rome or Milan are common from smaller Italian cities. Choose based on proximity to your departure airport, as direct flights are frequent and competitively priced in summer."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Which airports in Greece are the best to fly into from Italy?",
        "answer": "From Italy, the best Greek airports to fly into are Athens International, a major hub for onward connections to the islands and mainland, and Thessaloniki, which serves northern Greece. Popular island airports with direct flights from Italy include Heraklion in Crete, Rhodes, and Santorini, each offering easy access to their respective island groups."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Italy to Greece?",
        "answer": "From Rome or Milan to Athens, non-stop flights typically last 2 to 2.5 hours. Flights to islands like Santorini or Mykonos often require a connection in Athens, extending total travel time to 4 to 6 hours. Return times are similar."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Italy to Greece?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from Italy to Greece are widely available. Main non-stop routes include Rome to Athens on ITA Airways and Aegean Airlines, Milan to Athens on easyJet and Aegean, and seasonal flights from cities like Naples and Bari to Greek islands. Flight time from Rome to Athens is about 2 hours."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airports in Italy are usually cheapest for flying to Greece?",
        "answer": "Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa are usually the cheapest Italian airports for flying to Greece, as they host the most low-cost and full-service carriers. Smaller cities like Bari or Catania may require a domestic connection first, often increasing overall fares."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Italy to Greece?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from Italy to Greece are offered by Aegean (Star Alliance), Ryanair, Volotea, easyJet, Wizz Air, and ITA Airways (SkyTeam)."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Italy to Greece?",
        "answer": "For flights from Italy to Greece, booking 6 to 12 weeks ahead is a practical window, though peak summer and holiday periods in both countries often warrant booking 3 to 4 months in advance to secure the best fares.",
        "methodology": "Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Italy to Greece?",
        "answer": "Since both Italy and Greece are in the Schengen Area, Italian citizens can travel to Greece without a visa for short stays. Non-Italian nationals residing in Italy should check based on their own citizenship, as visa-free access depends on nationality. Always verify current rules before travel."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within Greece after I arrive?",
        "answer": "Within Greece, domestic flights connect Athens with islands and major cities. Ferries are essential for island hopping, especially from Piraeus. Arriving in Athens gives the best access to both flights and ferries."
      }
    }
  }
}