Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome five hours ahead of New York.
Flights from EWR to FCO start at 17:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 20:45 with United Airlines. In total, there are 17 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your EWR to FCO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
United Airlines is your ticket to exploring Rome (and perhaps some other great parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport offered by this airline.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering EWR to FCO flights. An impressive 81.67% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between EWR and FCO:
Zurich Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
R 3,887 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 6,562. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EWR to FCO.
The cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from EWR to FCO.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to Newark Liberty International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.3% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near EWR:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you have a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Rome's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Rome in January.
Book your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for August if you'd like to explore Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EWR to FCO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.