Flying from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Brindisi Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brindisi.
Flights from BDS to FCO start from 06:20 — the earliest with ITA Airways. The last departure is at 23:20 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 32 weekly Brindisi Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your BDS to FCO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
ITA Airways has direct flights from Brindisi Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is ITA Airways.
Ryanair stands out as the most punctual carrier for BDS to FCO flights, with 92.68% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brindisi Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BDS and FCO include:
Zurich Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Milan Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
18 € is the best price for a one-way Brindisi Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. A return flight starts from 35 €. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from BDS to FCO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brindisi Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BDS to FCO.
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Handy information about Brindisi Airport (BDS)
83% of flights leaving Brindisi Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from BDS.
To reach Brindisi Airport from central Brindisi, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BDS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Brindisi Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Reserve a hotel near FCO if you're on a late Brindisi Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Brindisi Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Rome in March.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Brindisi Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BDS to FCO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Rome, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.