Anticipated Transport Disruptions in Italy during June 2025

Italy Travelers Warned of Transportation Disruptions

Travelers planning trips to, from or within Italy should be prepared for potential transport disruptions in June, as multiple strikes have been announced for various modes of transportation.

Italy frequently experiences transport strikes, with at least two or three nationwide walkouts and several regional protests being called each month, according to reports. Fortunately, most strikes are announced well in advance, allowing commuters and visitors to arrange alternative transportation or reschedule their journeys. The Italian Transport Ministry provides a helpful online calendar (available in Italian) listing scheduled strikes.

Here are the major walkouts that travelers should be aware of in the coming weeks:

June 13: Air Transport Strikes - Passengers may face delays or cancellations due to strikes by baggage handlers at airports, ground staff, and security officers. Operators are required to provide uninterrupted services for flights scheduled between 6am and 9am and between 6pm and 9pm under Italian air transport laws.
June 15-16: Regional Rail Strike in Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta - Train passengers in these northwestern regions could experience disruptions as Trenitalia staff plan a strike. Long-distance and interregional journeys should not be affected, but the operator has not yet said if it will guarantee essential services during the strike.
June 16-17: Regional Rail Strike in Lombardy - Trenord staff operating in the northern Lombardy region plan a strike, potentially leading to delays or cancellations in regional, suburban, and airport services. Essential services are guaranteed under Italian labor laws.
June 19-20: Nationwide Transport Strike - Rail and local public transport services across Italy could be impacted by a 24-hour general strike. Air travel has been excluded from the strike, and details on guaranteed rail and public transport services will become available closer to the walkout.

Italy's transport network is prone to strikes, but their impact on passengers can vary. Larger nationwide protests backed by major trade unions can cause more disruption, while transport operators are legally required to guarantee some essential services during peak travel times. For more information about your rights in Italy if a flight is canceled or delayed, see our previous article, "What are my rights in Italy if a flight is cancelled or delayed?"

In case of flight cancellations in the EU, passengers have the right to a refund or rebooking, with airlines offering the option. Passengers waiting more than two hours for a later flight may also be entitled to assistance such as food and drink. If cancellations occur at short notice, passengers could be eligible for compensation. For details, visit the website.

When a pre-booked rail service is cancelled due to a strike in Italy, passengers can opt for an equivalent service or request a full refund. Private long-distance operator Italo and state-owned Trenitalia issue refunds automatically within 30 days of the cancelled trip.

For the latest updates on strikes, visit our website's strike news section.

Leanne and Liza recently exchanged messages about the potential impact of the June 19-20 strikes on the Leonardo Express and maintenance workers' strike, respectively. According to Giampietro Vianello's latest reports, the maintenance worker strike should not affect scheduled train journeys, while the Leonardo Express, operated by Trenitalia, may be impacted during the June 19-20 strike.

Travelers should be aware of the potential impact of the nationwide transport strike scheduled for June 19-20, which could disrupt rail and local public transport services across Italy.
The air transport laws in Italy require operators to provide uninterrupted services for flights scheduled between 6am and 9am and between 6pm and 9pm, even during strikes.
Trenitalia staff in Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta have announced a strike from June 15-16, which could lead to disruptions for train passengers in those northwestern regions.
The European Union provides protections for passengers in the event of flight cancellations, with passengers entitled to a refund or rebooking, and potentially compensation if cancellations occur at short notice.
It's worth noting that the maintenance worker strike should not affect scheduled train journeys, but the Leonardo Express, operated by Trenitalia, may be impacted during the June 19-20 strike.
Lombardy-based Trenord staff are planning a strike from June 16-17, which could lead to delays or cancellations in regional, suburban, and airport services in the northern Lombardy region.