Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rome: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Rome and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Rome is one hour ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham Airport is located. Rome follows the UTC+1 timezone.
There are 12 services a week between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). This is the most popular flight route.
For a relaxed start to your BHX to Rome flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Start your trip at BHX and fly nonstop to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Birmingham Airport to Rome tickets.
Pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Rome. Get on board with any of these:
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from BHX to Rome with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Birmingham, BHX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Rome? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHX:
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rome
15 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Rome flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 30 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from BHX to Rome, book your journey one month before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Birmingham Airport to Rome tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from BHX to Rome.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Rome by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Birmingham Airport to Rome. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from BHX to Rome.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Central Rome is located around 14 kilometres from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). After your flight from Birmingham Airport to Rome has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Following your BHX to Rome flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CIA. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from CIA one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Rome. To avoid the crowds, visit Rome in December.
Lock in a Birmingham Airport to Rome plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from BHX to Rome around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Rome
After booking your flight from Birmingham Airport to Rome, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Rome to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Saint Peter's Square.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Rome, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres northwest to Milan to check off its popular sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres southeast of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are among its highlights.