Travel Disruption caused by the Volcanic Ash Cloud

The Embassy of Ireland in Italy is able to provide information and reassurance but cannot make individual travel arrangements. 

Comprehensive travel advice for those intending to travel over the next weeks and months has been made available on the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Please click here for further details.

Links to the main airlines operating between Ireland and Italy:
•Aer Lingus
•Ryanair

AviaReps, Aer Lingus' handling company in Italy, can be contacted on 0039 02 4345 8326.

For updates on the situation, please check the following:

·        Dept of Transport Press Releases

·        Irish Aviation Authority

·        Italian Aviation Authority

·        Met Éireann

·        RTE travel updates

CONSULAR ASSISTANCE
If you require financial assistance, please ask a relative or friend to transfer money via a commercial money transfer service, e.g. Western Union.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
In an emergency, please go to the nearest public hospital.  If you have run out of prescribed medication, bring your empty box of medication to a pharmacy to see if it can be filled before looking for a doctor. 
For information on English speaking medical services in Rome and other major Italian cities please contact the Embassy on +39 06 6979121