Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is 8 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Take your pick of ten weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. The 03:05 departure with ITA Airways is the earliest available. ITA Airways operates the last service of the day at 03:45.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your DEL to FCO flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Rome (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a snap with ITA Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with ITA Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering DEL to FCO flights is ITA Airways. Its services land without delay 77.05% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between DEL and FCO:
Zurich Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
198 € is currently the best price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. A return flight starts from 370 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DEL to FCO.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights departing from Indira Gandhi International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DEL:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're landing on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near FCO:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DEL to FCO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored after you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
