Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 12 weekly Birmingham Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your BHX to FCO flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Rome holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Italy:
Jet2 tops the list for bookings on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier operating BHX to FCO flights. An exceptional 93.33% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and FCO:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
19 € is the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Return flights start from 39 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from BHX to FCO by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you have a late Birmingham Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Rome's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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 by car.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. For smaller crowds, travel 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 Birmingham Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to FCO in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a visit to Milan will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Naples is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without visiting Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.