Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
Dubai is three hours ahead of Rome and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
You can choose from 20 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 14:55 departure with Emirates is the earliest available. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 22:10.
Your FCO to DXB flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Emirates has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Dubai — and maybe even more of United Arab Emirates if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.
Emirates ranks as the leading on-time carrier for FCO to DXB flights, with 97.52% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between FCO and DXB include:
Hamad International Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
111 € is the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport flight. A return flight starts from 237 €. These prices can change based on availability.
Book six 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 FCO to DXB.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FCO to DXB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of the flights that depart from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to FCO? If you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Book a hotel close to DXB if you're taking a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Dubai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Dubai Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, about 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are among its highlights.