Flying from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Explore your options for taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY), two of the city's main airports.
Book a direct flight from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Rome (where Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Milan to FCO. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can find a direct flight from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
At MXP, you'll find a good selection of airlines that offer direct flights from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, such as:
The distance from central Milan to MXP is roughly 48 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Have an early flight from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Milano Malpensa Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) offers direct flights from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When leaving from BGY, you can pick from numerous airlines that fly straight to your destination. Soar through the skies on a direct flight from Milan to FCO with one of these options:
You can reach BGY from central Milan in approximately 58 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Milan to FCO, chill out in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
About Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near FCO:
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 51 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is $46. The cheapest price for a return flight is $132. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score cheap tickets from Milan to FCO.
To snag the best deal on your tickets from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, schedule your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' function to see the most affordable day to fly.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices fall. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Milan to FCO.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Rome in February when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Rome. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Milan to FCO during then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-do's during your Rome adventure.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Milan to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Rome. Browse the offers and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.