Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rome: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Rome.
Rome is one hour ahead of Dublin, where Dublin Airport is located. Rome runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 30 flights a week between the two airports, Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the busiest route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from DUB to FCO is with Ryanair at 18:20.
For a relaxed start to your DUB to Rome flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
You can book a direct Dublin Airport to Rome ticket. Begin your trip at DUB and touch down at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Be on the lookout for deals with Aer Lingus. This airline operates direct flights from Dublin Airport to Rome.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from DUB to Rome with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Dublin to DUB takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near DUB? If you've booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Rome, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of all flights leaving Dublin Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rome
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Rome flight is R 686. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,326. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from DUB to Rome if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Dublin Airport to Rome ticket.
There's no need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from DUB to Rome.
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Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the centre of Rome takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
Book a hotel near FCO if you have a late flight from Dublin Airport to Rome. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from DUB to Rome.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Once you've hopped off your flight from Dublin Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your DUB to Rome flight:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from CIA one week ahead of time often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
December is the quietest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Rome, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Rome based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Dublin Airport to Rome plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rome right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Dublin Airport to Rome:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Square are leading attractions which should be on every Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Italy, consider Naples, roughly 193 kilometres southeast of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.
