Flying from Rome to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Rome. Check out your options leaving from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) when organising your flight from Rome to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Rome to Birmingham Airport flight.
Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Rome.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the busiest route. You can choose from 12 direct services each week between FCO and BHX.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Rome to BHX.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can hop on a direct flight from Rome to Birmingham Airport (BHX) leaving from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
At FCO, there's a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Rome to Birmingham Airport, including:
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Jet2 from FCO to BHX.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 65.22% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Rome to Birmingham Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Think about kicking off your trip from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). You can book a direct Rome to Birmingham Airport (BHX) plane ticket from this popular hub.
From CIA, direct flights from Rome to BHX are available with Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline flying from CIA to BHX.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier flying from Rome Ciampino Airport to Birmingham Airport, with 72.73% of its services landing on time.
You can get to CIA from central Rome in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Rome to BHX flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport:
Flights from Rome Ciampino Airport are known for their punctuality, with 85% of them arriving as planned.
About Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Reserve a hotel close to BHX if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Birmingham Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rome to Birmingham Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Central Birmingham is around 14 kilometres from Birmingham Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Birmingham Airport is $30. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $64. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rome to BHX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
December is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Birmingham Airport (BHX), while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Birmingham based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your Rome to BHX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Birmingham Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Birmingham
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Birmingham Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Birmingham:
Your Birmingham trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Birmingham. Around 153 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 121 kilometres north of Birmingham. No journey is complete without a visit to Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.