Flying from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Rome's main airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) leaving from either of these bases.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 15 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport flight.
Rome and Brindisi (where Brindisi - Salento Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
The most popular route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS), with 35 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from FCO to BDS is the 5:45am Ryanair service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 9:45pm with ITA Airways.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to BDS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there 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
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Nonstop flights from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) operate from here.
ITA Airways is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport departing from FCO.
ITA Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from FCO to BDS.
Ryanair is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
70.57% of flights that take off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to BDS flight:
73.18% of flights leaving Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BDS:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Brindisi - Salento Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Felirent, Filorent or Drivalia and explore beyond Brindisi's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to central Brindisi
Central Brindisi is around 6 kilometres from Brindisi - Salento Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
Right now, ر.ق. 64 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 129. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS). August is when most people travel to Brindisi. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
The warmest month in Brindisi is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Book your Rome to BDS flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Brindisi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Brindisi right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Brindisi - Salento Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Brindisi when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at piaszczysta plaża followed by Torre Guaceto and Tenute Rubino.
Explore more of Italy
Brindisi has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. About 105 kilometres north-west of Brindisi, a visit to Bari will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Basilica di San Nicola, Southern Mezzogiorno and Piazza Mercantile.
Around 274 kilometres west of Brindisi, Salerno is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Medieval Aqueduct, Duomo di Salerno and Arco Naturale di Palinuro.
