Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, making Rome one hour ahead of Belfast.
To ensure you get on your BHD to FCO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BHD and FCO include:
Bristol Airport
Manchester Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is ر.ق. 256. A return plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 490. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHD to FCO if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BHD to FCO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
When it comes to George Best Belfast City Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.3% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
George Best Belfast City Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BHD. Whether you're taking an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Rome's main sights.
Reserving 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
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Rome in January.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BHD 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
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another essential stop in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without seeing National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.