Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 25 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome two hours behind Jeddah.
You can choose from 16 weekly Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 02:45 departure with ITA Airways is the earliest available. Wizz Air Malta operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your JED to FCO flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, so getting to Rome (and then visiting more of Italy!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
Saudia is a leader in on-time performance for JED to FCO flights, with 91.07% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between JED and FCO:
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Sharm El Sheikh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
60 € is the lowest price for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Return flights start from 120 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from JED to FCO, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from JED to FCO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
Of all flights departing from Jeddah Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to JED? If you're boarding an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FCO if you're taking a late Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Rome in March.
Book your flight from Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to go to Rome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JED to FCO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Rome, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its popular sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are among the biggest draws.