Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Buenos Aires is four hours behind Rome, where Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located. Buenos Aires observes the UTC-3 timezone.
With 14 flights a week between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is the busiest route. ITA Airways operates the earliest flight at 09:45. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from FCO to EZE is with ITA Airways at 22:40.
Give yourself enough time to make your FCO to Buenos Aires flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Direct Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires tickets are available for booking. Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is where you'll disembark.
Get on board with ITA Airways. This airline offers direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from FCO to Buenos Aires, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near FCO? If you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Buenos Aires
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires flight is Rs130,593. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs253,223. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from FCO to Buenos Aires.
May is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to the centre of Buenos Aires takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience the lesser-explored corners of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week ahead of your flight from FCO to Buenos Aires can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
After your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 32 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
After stepping off your FCO to Buenos Aires flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near EZE. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from EZE one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Before booking your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Buenos Aires offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 15ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from FCO to Buenos Aires around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Buenos Aires, check out our range of hotels including:
Recoleta Cemetery and Obelisco de Buenos Aires are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Buenos Aires must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Casa Rosada.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Argentina waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Buenos Aires, a trip to Rosario will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires, Mar Del Plata is another favourite stop in Argentina. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino.