Flights to Rome

The Colosseum, the Forum, the Vatican and a cacophony of Vespas, all within a walk.

Things to do

Palatine HillCentremostTemple of CaesarBuildingTemple of VestaAncient religious monumentTemple of Castor and PolluxAncient templeHouse of the VestalsArchaeological siteTemple of Venus and RomaAncient Roman templeSanta Maria AntiquaChurchColossus of NeroHistorical bronze statue

Everyone knows it, and it still deserves the trip. Here is every nonstop that gets you there — and a quieter place nearby when you're ready.

Getting to Rome

225 airports have scheduled nonstop service to FCO (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport).

Why the world goes

More nonstop routes than any other city in southern Europe and two millennia of monuments within the old walls; the Colosseum is a wonder of the world, the Pantheon is free.

What to know

Book the Colosseum arena floor and the Vatican Museums weeks ahead. August is empty of Romans and full of everyone else.

Quieter alternatives nearby

Background

Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special comune named Roma Capitale with a population of 2.7 million in an area of 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4.2 million, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber Valley. Vatican City—the smallest country in the world and headquarters of the worldwide Catholic Church under the governance of the Holy See—is an independent country with Rome's municipal boundaries, the only existing example of a country within a city. Rome is often referred to as the "City of Seven Hills" due to its geography, and also as the "Eternal City". Rome is generally considered to be one of the cradles of Western civilization and Western Christian culture, and the centre of the Catholic Church.

Questions

Is there a nonstop flight to Rome?

Yes — 225 airports fly nonstop to FCO (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport), including Accra, Izmir, Addis Ababa, Malaga, Alghero.

Which airport do you fly into for Rome?

FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport; CIA — Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport.

When is the best time to visit Rome?

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Book the Colosseum arena floor and the Vatican Museums weeks ahead. August is empty of Romans and full of everyone else.

What does Rome cost per day?

Roughly $90–300 per person per day on the ground, before flights.

Is Rome worth visiting?

More nonstop routes than any other city in southern Europe and two millennia of monuments within the old walls; the Colosseum is a wonder of the world, the Pantheon is free.