Flying from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Rome is one hour behind Tel Aviv and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 171 weekly Ben Gurion International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. The 04:15 departure with ITA Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Wizz Air Malta operates the latest service of the day at 22:45.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your TLV to FCO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There are plenty of direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, so getting to Rome (and then touring more of Italy!) is simple. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
ITA Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates TLV to FCO flights is El Al. Its services arrive as planned 67.35% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is 60 €. A round-trip fare right now is 110 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TLV to FCO.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from TLV to FCO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Of the flights that depart from Ben Gurion International Airport, 72.9% land on time at their destination.
Ben Gurion International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near TLV? If you're catching an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Book a hotel near FCO if you have a late Ben Gurion International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and discover more of Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TLV to FCO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Rome, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Travel around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Italy, head for Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.