Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is 6 hours 35 minutes.
Rome is three hours behind Dubai and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 26 Dubai Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, take the 01:45 ITA Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 15:45 with Emirates.
Give yourself enough time to make your DXB to FCO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Emirates has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.
ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers DXB to FCO flights. An exceptional 95.45% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DXB and FCO:
Athens International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, R 1,743 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,512. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from DXB to FCO, book your trip one month ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Rome. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Rome in March.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to FCO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here 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 visiting Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.