Travelling from Rome to Townsville Airport (TSV): What you need to know
Rome has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Townsville Airport (TSV) taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Townsville is nine hours ahead of Rome. Townsville Airport is located in Townsville, which is in the UTC+10 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Rome to TSV.
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 stick to your schedule.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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71% of flights that leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
You can get to CIA from central Rome in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
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Rome Ciampino Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Townsville Airport (TSV)
If you have a late flight from Rome to Townsville Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near TSV:
Travel at your own speed with a Townsville Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo or Avis and find adventure across Townsville and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rome to Townsville Airport flight.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
Townsville Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Townsville. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Townsville Airport (TSV)
Currently, 592 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Townsville Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.415 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to TSV if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Rome to Townsville Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Find an affordable flight from Rome to Townsville Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Townsville Airport (TSV)
October is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Townsville Airport (TSV). Visit Townsville in September for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Rome to TSV plane ticket departing in December if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Townsville to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Townsville Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Townsville
Start your Townsville trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Townsville Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Great Barrier Reef Aquarium and Botanic Gardens are leading attractions which should be on every Townsville itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Cairns is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Townsville. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Great Barrier Reef, Barrier Reef Park and Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard.
Bowen is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 177 kilometres southeast of Townsville. No trip is complete without visiting Horseshoe Bay Beach, Sunset Point and Horseshoe Bay Resort.