Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cape Town.
To ensure you catch your CPT to FCO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CPT and FCO include:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, Rs76,531 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs160,952. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CPT to FCO, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that depart CPT arrive at their destination on time.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a handy hotel near CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to central Rome has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Rome in January.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPT to FCO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Rome, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Journey about 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its top sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Italy, consider Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.