Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 20 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome three hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Choose from 56 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. The 02:25 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest flight available. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operates the last service of the day at 16:50.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your AUH to FCO flight.
Flying during a peak time like February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Rome (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a breeze with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. This popular airline has direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi on this route.
With an impressive 84.82% of services arriving on schedule, Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering AUH to FCO flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. These are the top stopovers between AUH and FCO:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Right now, $194 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $411. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from AUH to FCO, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AUH to FCO.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Abu Dhabi International Airport, data shows 78.54% of flights complete their journey on time.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AUH? If you've booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Book a hotel near FCO if you're catching a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and discover more of Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to central Rome has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Rome based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for August if you'd like to explore Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to FCO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Rome, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Journey about 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its must-visit sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.