Flying from Rome to Belfast International Airport (BFS): What you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Belfast International Airport (BFS) taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
The timezone in Belfast is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Rome. Belfast International Airport is located in Belfast.
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 board your flight from Rome to BFS.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to BFS. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rome to Belfast International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, 70.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Rome to Belfast International Airport, check out these options when departing from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
You can arrive at CIA from the centre of Rome in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rome to BFS flight? Relax in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider booking a hotel close to BFS if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Belfast International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Grab a Belfast International Airport rental car and explore Belfast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Rome to Belfast International Airport flight.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
The centre of Belfast is roughly 19 kilometres from Belfast International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 2 hours if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Belfast International Airport is 55 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 121 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Rome to BFS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Rome to Belfast International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rome to BFS.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Belfast International Airport (BFS). August is when most people travel to Belfast. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
Book a Rome to BFS plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Belfast to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Belfast International Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Belfast
Start your Belfast trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Belfast International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Titanic Shipyard, Titanic People and St Anne's Cathedral are popular attractions which should be on every Belfast itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Glasgow is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Belfast. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral.
Edinburgh is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Belfast. No journey is complete without experiencing Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.