Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Frankfurt and Rome are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from FRA to FCO start at 07:00 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 21:45 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can take your pick of 65 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your FRA to FCO flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Flying into Rome (and then discovering more of Italy!) is easy with ITA Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with ITA Airways on this route.
With a dependable 82.14% of services landing on schedule, ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to FCO flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FRA and FCO include:
Milano Linate Airport
Trieste - Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
Turin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Right now, Rs13,694 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs24,739. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FRA to FCO.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to FRA:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Reserve a hotel near FCO if you have a late Frankfurt Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Rome. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Rome based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to FCO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Italy, consider Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are among the biggest draws.