Flying from Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are your main options in Paris.
The average length of a direct Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport flight is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
The most popular route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), with 66 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from CDG to FCO is the 6:10am ITA Airways service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 9:10pm with Air France.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Paris to FCO. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can take a direct flight from Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
You can lock in a direct flight from Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport with Air France. This popular airline operates services from CDG.
Air France is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from CDG to FCO.
With 78.77% of services arriving as planned, ITA Airways is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 26 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
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When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Thinking of flying out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) plane tickets can be booked from here.
You can pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Paris to FCO departing from ORY. Book a ticket with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
Transavia France is the most popular choice for passengers flying from ORY to FCO.
Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Go with Transavia France. 91.27% of its flights between Paris Orly Airport and Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport touch down as planned.
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
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Flights from Paris Orly Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as planned.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Begin your travels at Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and go straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport from here.
Get ready for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct Paris to FCO plane tickets from BVA.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from BVA to FCO.
Among carriers on this route, Ryanair has the best track record for timely arrivals.
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At BVA, that figure is 71%.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
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Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, central Rome is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, 24 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 46 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Plan your visit to Rome in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Paris to FCO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Rome
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There are plenty of things to do in Rome when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Vatican Museums followed by St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Explore more of Italy
Rome will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres southeast of Rome, a trip to Naples will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Florence is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 241 kilometres north of Rome. No trip is complete without experiencing Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.