Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Birmingham Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Rome.
There are 12 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Birmingham Airport flights each week.
Your FCO to BHX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Birmingham Airport. When you're ready to start your Birmingham holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of the United Kingdom:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Jet2.
The most punctual carrier that operates FCO to BHX flights is Jet2. Its services arrive as planned 65.22% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Birmingham Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FCO and BHX include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
78% of flights that leave from Rome Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Birmingham Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BHX if you're on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Birmingham Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Birmingham Airport about one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Birmingham Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Birmingham in March.
Lock in your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Birmingham Airport for July if you want to go to Birmingham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FCO to BHX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres north of Birmingham. No trip is complete without visiting Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.