Travelling from Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): What you need to know
Rome has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) heading out from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Rome. Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is located in Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to BWI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to BWI. 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 airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
70.57% of flights leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can arrive at CIA from central Rome in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride 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 catching your Rome to BWI flight? Relax in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.18%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Have a late flight from Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near BWI and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 227 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 478 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rome to BWI. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Visit Washington DC in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Rome to BWI plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Washington DC right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport:
Your Washington DC trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 153 kilometres north-east to Philadelphia to check off its popular sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 274 kilometres south of Washington DC, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.