Flying from Buenos Aires to Rome: what you need to know
Buenos Aires has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Rome leaving from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
When working out where to land in Rome, Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) are the primary gateways.
The average time for a direct Buenos Aires to Rome flight is 13 hours.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Buenos Aires to Rome flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Rome
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is around 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Rome, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
64% of flights taking off from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can take a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Rome out of Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Start your trip at EZE and touch down at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
From EZE, you can book a direct Buenos Aires to Rome plane ticket with ITA Airways.
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Rome flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and Rome:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
EZE is about 24 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Rome:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Rome and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Buenos Aires to Rome has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 14 kilometres from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Rome, kick back at a hotel near CIA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice make picking up a Rome Ciampino Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from CIA one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
March is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Rome, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Rome based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your Buenos Aires to Rome ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rome right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to Rome:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill are top sights which should be on every Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Rome, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres northwest to Milan to check off its must-visit sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and San Carlo Theatre.