Flying from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Brindisi Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Brindisi's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
Take your pick of 32 weekly Rome Fiumicino Airport to Brindisi Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. ITA Airways operates the latest service of the day at 21:45.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to BDS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
ITA Airways offers direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Brindisi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Brindisi — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
ITA Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering FCO to BDS flights. A reliable 91.46% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Brindisi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between FCO and BDS include:
Milan Bergamo Airport
Turin Airport
Cagliari Airport
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to Rome Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Rome Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes about 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Brindisi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to FCO:
Arriving at Brindisi Airport (BDS)
If you're arriving on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Brindisi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BDS:
Grab a Brindisi Airport rental car and discover Brindisi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Felirent, Filorent and Drivalia are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Brindisi Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Brindisi Airport (BDS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Brindisi Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Brindisi in March.
When reserving your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Brindisi Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brindisi, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to BDS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Brindisi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres west of Brindisi, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Italy, consider Naples, roughly 306 kilometres west of Brindisi. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are key highlights.