Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Rome: what you need to know
Rome is eight hours ahead of Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located. Rome follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your YEG to Rome flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
YEG is about 27 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rome? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YEG:
Of the departures from Edmonton International Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Rome
Rs76,092 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Rome flight. Return plane tickets start from Rs187,763. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from YEG to Rome, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from YEG to Rome.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rome has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 14 kilometres from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 20 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to CIA. Settle in and get cosy after your YEG to Rome flight at any of these well-located options:
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from CIA one week in advance often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
December is the quietest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Rome, while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Edmonton International Airport to Rome plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YEG to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
After booking your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rome, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Square are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres northwest of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
Naples is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome. No trip is complete without seeing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.