Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Paris and Rome follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from CDG to FCO start from 06:05 — the first with ITA Airways. The latest departure is at 21:10 with Air France. Overall, you can take your pick of 89 weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CDG to FCO flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Rome (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy with Air France. This popular airline has direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Air France has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 67.54% of services landing as planned, Air France is the most punctual carrier operating CDG to FCO flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CDG and FCO:
Firenze-Peretola Airport
Milano Linate Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
58 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Return flights start at 100 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from CDG to FCO by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights that take off from Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CDG? If you're catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Rome. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Rome in January.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CDG to FCO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.