Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is 6 hours 20 minutes.
Rome is three hours behind Abu Dhabi and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 14 weekly Zayed International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 02:10 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest flight available. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 14:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your AUH to FCO flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Etihad Airways offers direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
Etihad Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a reliable 85.12% of services landing on schedule, Etihad Airways has the best on-time performance for AUH to FCO flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between AUH and FCO include:
Athens International Airport
Cairo Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
75% of flights leaving from Zayed International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near AUH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zayed International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rome and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Rome. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Zayed International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you'd like to go to 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 AUH to FCO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Rome, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its leading sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
