Travelling from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the two main airports in Bangkok.
Expect to be in the air for 12 hours 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours behind Bangkok.
The busiest route is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). You can choose from 4 direct services every week. ITA Airways operates a 12:05pm departure between BKK and FCO.
Your flight from Bangkok to FCO won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You can jump on a direct flight from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
ITA Airways is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport taking off from BKK.
ITA Airways is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from BKK to FCO.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to FCO. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on time at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Check out these connections between Don Mueang International Airport and FCO:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
You can reach DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 27 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to FCO flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66.48%.
About Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near FCO and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Rome. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, Rs58,172 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs144,769. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to FCO, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Plan your visit to Rome in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Bangkok to FCO flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rome to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Rome
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
Visiting the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica Church and St. Peter's Square are just two of the top attractions to add to your Rome to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sistine Chapel.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Rome. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Piazza del Plebiscito, Walking & Amalfi Coast Tours and National Archaeological Museum.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Italy, consider Florence, about 241 kilometres north of Rome. Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery are key highlights.