Travelling from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brindisi.
Flights from BDS to FCO start at 06:20 — the first with ITA Airways. The last service of the day is at 23:40 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 47 weekly Brindisi - Salento Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BDS to FCO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
ITA Airways is your gateway to exploring Rome (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport offered by this popular airline.
ITA Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
ITA Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for BDS to FCO flights, with 80.58% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BDS and FCO:
Milano Linate Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Turin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Currently, ر.ق. 54 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brindisi - Salento Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 123. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BDS to FCO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
Of all flights departing from Brindisi - Salento Airport, 77.32% land on schedule at their destination.
Brindisi - Salento Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Brindisi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near BDS? If you're boarding an early flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Book a hotel close to FCO if you're taking a late Brindisi - Salento Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rome and beyond.
Booking your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to central Rome has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Rome in January.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BDS to FCO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Rome, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its top sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
