Travelling from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO): What you need to know
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome.
To ensure you catch your flight from Belfast to FCO, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like June or other peak seasons mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Belfast to FCO leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
68% of flights taking off from Belfast International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Here's where you can connect between George Best Belfast City Airport and FCO:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
BHD is around 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to FCO flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69%.
About Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near FCO and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Rome's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport flight.
Getting from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Central Rome is around 32 kilometres from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
44 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. A return flight starts from 101 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to FCO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
June is the busiest month for flights from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Visit Rome in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Belfast to FCO plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rome right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome, a visit to Naples will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Florence is another essential stop in Italy and is around 241 kilometres north of Rome. No trip is complete without dropping by Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.