Travelling from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): What you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Rome is four hours ahead of Buenos Aires. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Buenos Aires to FCO won't wait if you're 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 flying internationally.
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 Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Jorge Newbery Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from AEP arrive on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) flight ticket with departures from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Check if flying out of EZE makes more sense for your journey.
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to FCO are offered by ITA Airways.
ITA Airways is the top choice for travellers flying from EZE to FCO.
When punctuality matters most, go with Aerolineas Argentinas. It boasts an on-time performance of 98.9% for flights between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Split up your flight from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and FCO are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You can get to EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Buenos Aires to FCO flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 83.93% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Pick up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Central Rome is roughly 23 kilometres from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is Rs141,139. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs245,779. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Buenos Aires to FCO, book your ticket six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
February is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Rome based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Buenos Aires to FCO flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Rome when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Visiting the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica Church followed by St. Peter's Square and Sistine Chapel.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered 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 well-known destination in Italy, head for Florence, roughly 241 kilometres north of Rome. Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery are the start of reasons to visit.