Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Tromso Airport (TOS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tromso Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.
Tromso's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
To ensure you catch your FCO to TOS flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Neos has direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tromso Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tromso — and maybe even more of Norway if time allows.
Neos tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tromso Airport. These are the top stopovers between FCO and TOS:
Vienna Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of all flights leaving Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Rome to Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FCO? If you're catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tromso Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tromso Airport (TOS)
If you have a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tromso Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near TOS:
Grab a Tromso Airport rental car and explore Tromso and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tromso Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Tromso Airport (TOS)
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tromso Airport. Tromso in peak season has a buzzing atmosphere, but rates are usually higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your visit in the low season if you like a quieter experience.
Lock in your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tromso Airport for July if you want to explore Tromso during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to TOS in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) then.
Explore more of Norway
Bodo is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tromso. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Landegode, Saltstraumen and Valnesfossen.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Norway, head for Harstad, about 137 kilometres south-west of Tromso. Trondenes fort, Sør-Troms Museum and Trondenes Church are key reasons to visit.