Flying from Frankfurt to Rome: what you need to know
Frankfurt is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Rome flying out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
When it comes to landing in Rome, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the primary gateways.
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Frankfurt to Rome flight.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
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To ensure you get on your Frankfurt to Rome flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month like April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Rome
At the moment, Rs8,922 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Rome. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs17,845. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Frankfurt to Rome flights.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can get a direct flight from Frankfurt to Rome taking off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Begin your trip at FRA and touch down at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Top carriers that offer direct Frankfurt to Rome plane tickets from FRA include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for Frankfurt to Rome flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Wroclaw Airport (WRO)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Rome, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Consider booking your direct flight from Frankfurt to Rome departing Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Nonstop connections from HHN will take you to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Ryanair offers direct Frankfurt to Rome plane tickets from HHN. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Frankfurt to Rome flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Rome:
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 105 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Rome, unwind in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53.13%.
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The distance from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is approximately 23 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Rome, nothing beats 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:
Follow your own route with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and venture far and wide through Rome and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Rome flight.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
The centre of Rome is approximately 14 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). After your flight from Frankfurt to Rome has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Frankfurt to Rome:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car or Surprice and make a speedy getaway.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from CIA one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Rome. To skip the crowds, visit Rome in January.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your Frankfurt to Rome ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Rome in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Rome, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are essential stops on your Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is easy to fall in love with, 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 busy. Start with attractions like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.