Written by Elisabeth Jane Bertrand and our editorial team from personal experience in Italy.
From rail strikes and airport disruptions to heatwaves, ferry cancellations and changing visitor rules, this section tracks the developments most likely to affect your trip. We update our coverage regularly and monitor transport operators, government announcements and local developments across Italy.
Whether you’re travelling next week or planning a holiday months in advance, this page brings together the latest Italy travel information in one place.
17 active alert(s): 16 transport, 1 weather. Last updated 13 Jun 2026 22:00.
The alerts below are automatically sourced from official transport operators and public authorities. Our system checks for updates throughout the day.
2026-06-10 02:00
A nationwide 24-hour strike is scheduled in Italy’s maritime sector on 10 June 2026, from 00:00 to 23:59. The notice names port workers as the affected category. Disruption may affect port operations and related ferry or shipping services, depending on location and operator.
Advice: Check ferry and port operator updates before travel, and allow extra time for delays or cancellations. If your journey depends on a port connection, look for alternative sailings or routes.
2026-06-11 02:00
A national railway strike is scheduled in Italy on 11 June 2026 from 9:01am to 5:00pm. It affects train operations nationwide and involves FS Group train crew and onboard staff. Delays, cancellations and reduced service are possible during the strike window.
Advice: Check your train operator for updates, and allow extra time. If possible, travel outside 9:01am-5:00pm or rebook for another time. Monitor station notices and official service alerts before departure.
2026-06-11 02:00
A national railway strike is scheduled across Italy on 11 June 2026 from 6:00 to 14:00. The notice names Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal staff and may affect rail freight operations; passenger services could also be disrupted depending on local operations and knock-on effects.
Advice: Check your train status before travelling, allow extra time, and monitor operator updates. If you are using rail connections that day, consider alternative plans and be prepared for delays or cancellations.
2026-06-13 02:00
A national air transport strike is scheduled in Italy on 13/06/2026 from 06:00 to 24:00. It affects EasyJet Airlines Limited pilots and cabin crew. Flights may be delayed or cancelled, and disruption could affect travel across Italy.
Advice: Check your flight status with your airline before travelling, allow extra time at the airport, and monitor official airport and airline updates. If you are flying EasyJet in Italy that day, be prepared for possible disruption.
Emilia-Romagna — 2026-06-10 02:00
A local maritime strike is scheduled in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, on 10 June 2026. The action is listed for 12 hours, from 10:00 to 22:00, and concerns port tugboat service staff at the Port of Ravenna. Travellers using ferry or port services may face delays or disruption.
Advice: Check with your ferry, port, or shipping operator before travelling. Allow extra time and monitor local updates on the day.
Sicilia — 2026-06-11 02:00
A regional rail strike is scheduled in Sicily on 11 June 2026, affecting all provinces. The action is listed as 8 hours, from 10:01 to 18:00. It concerns FS Security staff in Sicily, so rail services may be disrupted during this period.
Advice: If you are travelling by train in Sicily that day, check your operator for updates and expect possible delays or cancellations, especially between 10:01 and 18:00.
Sicilia — 2026-06-11 02:00
A 24-hour maritime strike is scheduled in Sicily, affecting Blujet staff in the Messina Strait area. The action runs from 21:01 on 11 June to 20:59 on 12 June 2026 and may disrupt ferry services across the Strait of Messina.
Advice: Check ferry timetables before travel and allow extra time. If you plan to cross the Strait of Messina during the strike window, monitor operator updates and be prepared for delays or cancellations.
Sicilia — 2026-06-11 02:00
Local public transport in Palermo, Sicily, is due to strike for 4 hours on 11 June 2026, from 11:00 to 15:00. The notice refers to AMAT Palermo staff. Services may be reduced or delayed during this window.
Advice: If travelling in Palermo, check local transport updates and allow extra time. Consider alternative routes or transport during 11:00-15:00.
Basilicata — 2026-06-12 02:00
A 24-hour local public transport strike is scheduled in Potenza (Basilicata) on 12 June 2026. The notice names Miccolis urban service staff in Potenza. Delays, reduced service or cancellations may affect city buses and other local transport during the day.
Advice: Check local bus updates before travelling, allow extra time, and consider alternative transport if needed.
Campania — 2026-06-12 02:00
A local public transport strike is scheduled in Naples, Campania, on 12 June 2026 from 09:00 to 13:00. The notice refers to EAV Naples railway transport staff. Services may be reduced or delayed during this 4-hour window.
Advice: Check EAV and local operator updates before travelling, allow extra time, and consider alternative transport during the strike window.
Lazio — 2026-06-12 02:00
A local public transport strike is scheduled in Latina, Lazio, on 12 June 2026. The notice says services may be affected for 4 hours, from 09:30 to 12:30. Disruption is limited to the local area and concerns public transport staff at CSC Latina.
Advice: Check local bus services before travelling and allow extra time. If possible, avoid journeys during 09:30-12:30 and follow operator updates.
2026-06-13 02:00
An air transport strike is scheduled across Italy on 13 June 2026, from 06:00 to 24:00. The notice refers to ENAV staff at Verona Airport and is listed as interregional, so flight operations may be affected more widely. Delays and cancellations are possible.
Advice: Check your flight status with your airline before travelling. Allow extra time at the airport and monitor updates on the day. If you are connecting through Italy, keep an eye on any schedule changes.
2026-06-13 02:00
An 18-hour air transport strike is scheduled for 13 June 2026, from 06:00 to 24:00, affecting the SOGAER group staff at Cagliari Airport (SOGAER, SOGAERDYN, SOGAERSECURITY). The notice says the strike is interregional and applies across Italy, but the named affected category is airport personnel in Cagliari.
Advice: If flying via Cagliari on 13 June, check your airline and airport updates before travelling and expect possible delays or cancellations. Confirm your flight status directly with the carrier and allow extra time at the airport.
Lombardia — 2026-06-13 02:00
A 4-hour airport strike is scheduled at Milan Linate on 13 June 2026, from 12:00 to 16:00. It concerns Sky Service staff operating at the airport. Travellers using flights at Linate may face delays or disruption during this window.
Advice: Check your flight status with your airline before travelling, allow extra time at the airport, and follow airline or airport updates for rebooking or assistance.
Sardegna — 2026-06-13 02:00
A 4-hour air transport strike is scheduled in Sardinia on 13 June 2026, from 12:00 to 16:00. It concerns staff at Cagliari Airport (SOGAER, SOGAERDYN and SOGAERSECURITY). Flights may face delays or disruptions during the strike window.
Advice: Check your flight status with your airline before travelling, and allow extra time at the airport. If you are flying via Cagliari, monitor updates for possible schedule changes.
Toscana — 2026-06-14 02:00
A 24-hour strike is scheduled for local public transport in the Florence area of Tuscany on 14 June 2026. The notice names Autolinee Toscane staff in the Florence area. Public transport services may be reduced or disrupted throughout the day.
Advice: Allow extra time and check local operator updates before travelling. If possible, plan alternative transport, especially for journeys within Florence and nearby areas.
These forecast indicators are supplementary data from Open-Meteo, including rain, wind and heat or humidity comfort levels. They are not official weather warnings — always follow Protezione Civile for severe weather.
Lazio — 2026-06-10 02:00
Open-Meteo forecasts humid, uncomfortable conditions in Rome on 10 June 2026, with temperatures around 30°C and mean humidity near 70%. This is a weather advisory rather than a disruption notice, but it may make sightseeing and outdoor travel feel more tiring.
Advice: Plan for heat and humidity: drink water, seek shade, and allow extra time for outdoor activities. Check local forecasts before heading out and consider lighter schedules during the hottest part of the day.
While we strive to keep this information accurate and up to date, Dolcevia cannot accept responsibility for changes made by the original sources or for disruptions caused by third-party operators.
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