Should I book a flight ticket now for summer in Europe or wait? Book it now. The price of international airline tickets will probably ease as the number of flights to and from Australia increases, but if you're looking for a cheap flight, now is the time. Airlines open bookings 11 months in advance and the cheapest seats are the first to go.
When those seats are gone you're left with increasingly expensive options, or a more roundabout route to your destination. That applies regardless of the class you're booking. Italy gets more crowded by the year, but dodging the hordes is easy. Go between late April and the end of May, or mid-September to October.
