Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Rome is one hour ahead of Bristol and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of six weekly Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 17:40.
Your BRS to FCO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Rome (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BRS and FCO include:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Currently, 28 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 54 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from BRS to FCO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BRS to FCO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bristol Airport, data shows 69.8% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Bristol Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BRS:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to central Rome has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rome in January.
Lock in your flight from Bristol Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to explore Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRS to FCO in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
If you want to check out another side of Italy, consider Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are among its highlights.