Travelling from Rome to Toronto: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Rome to Toronto. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's main airports.
When arriving in Toronto, hop off the plane at Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is another way to get to this city.
Around 9 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Rome to Toronto flight.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Toronto five hours behind Rome.
With 21 flights a week between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Rome to Toronto with Ethiopian Airlines at 04:35. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from FCO to YYZ is with Air Canada at 14:30.
To ensure you make it on your Rome to Toronto flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Toronto
To snag cheap Rome to Toronto flights, book your trip two months before your planned departure.
May is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Rome to Toronto. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can catch a direct flight from Rome to Toronto leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Begin your journey at FCO and end it at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct Rome to Toronto plane tickets with departures from FCO, including:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Rome to Toronto flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Toronto or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.57% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Think about adding a stop at Manchester Airport (MAN). It's a key stopover on a Rome to Toronto flight out of Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport. Use a longer layover to get out and explore, or take advantage of a quick break to visit an airport cafe.
You can get to CIA from central Rome in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Rome to Toronto? Unwind in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73%.
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The distance from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is approximately 19 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rome to Toronto. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Toronto and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Pearson International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Central Toronto is located around 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). After your flight from Rome to Toronto has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 40 minutes.
After your flight from Rome to Toronto, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to YTZ. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, National or Avis and make a speedy getaway.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from YTZ one week in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is around 80 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Rome to Toronto.
Public transport can take you there in around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near YKF after your Rome to Toronto flight. Recharge after a day of travel or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Take control of the next leg of your journey with a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Avis, Enterprise and Budget are reliable rental providers.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Rome to Toronto is always a good idea. In addition to better deals, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at YKF.
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Rome to Toronto. August is the most popular month to visit Toronto. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Book a Rome to Toronto ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap flights from Rome to Toronto around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Toronto, browse our range of accommodation options including:
CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Toronto must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Toronto, a visit to Montreal will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto, Ottawa is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.