Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Every week, there are 53 Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 06:00 ITA Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:30 with Ryanair.
Your ATH to FCO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Rome (and then other parts of Italy) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is ITA Airways.
With a reliable 84.7% of services arriving on schedule, ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier offering ATH to FCO flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and FCO:
Naples International Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Right now, R 656 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,143. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to FCO, reserve your journey 11 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ATH to FCO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights leaving Athens International Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're getting in on a late Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Pick up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Rome in March.
Book your flight from Athens International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to visit Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to FCO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Naples is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without a visit to Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.


























