Flying from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Rome. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) leaving from here.
6 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Rome. Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi.
The busiest route is from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH), with 14 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from FCO to AUH is the 9:55am Etihad Airways option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 10:50pm with Etihad Airways.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to AUH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can hop on a direct flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) out of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When taking off from FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport with Etihad Airways.
Etihad Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from FCO to AUH.
With a reliable 95.04% of services arriving as planned, Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to AUH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport:
78% of flights that depart Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, browse these options when leaving from Rome Ciampino Airport:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
You can arrive at CIA from the centre of Rome in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to AUH flight:
Rome Ciampino Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 85% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
About Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Reserve a hotel near AUH if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Getting from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Central Abu Dhabi is around 32 kilometres from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is $245. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $551. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to AUH if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Affordable Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH). August is the busiest month to visit Abu Dhabi. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is August, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your Rome to AUH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Abu Dhabi
Start your Abu Dhabi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of things to do in Abu Dhabi when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque followed by Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've visited Abu Dhabi, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Arab Emirates. Travel about 105 kilometres northeast to Dubai to tick off its top sights. From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 129 kilometres northeast of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.