Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Rome is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to FCO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Rome (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a snap with Jet2. This popular carrier has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Jet2 is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Jet2 stands out as the most punctual carrier for EDI to FCO flights, with 91.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EDI and FCO:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Florence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Currently, 44 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 85 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to FCO.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from EDI to FCO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights taking off from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near EDI:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Book a hotel near FCO if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and discover more of Rome and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Rome based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to FCO in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. About 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.