Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 2 hours.
Rome and Frankfurt are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from FCO to FRA start from 06:40 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest departure is at 19:25 with Lufthansa. In total, you can choose from 65 weekly Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your FCO to FRA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Frankfurt (and then other destinations in Germany) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most passengers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier offering FCO to FRA flights. A dependable 92.96% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FCO and FRA include:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Milan Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
R 538 is the lowest price for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,480. These fares can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FCO to FRA.
The cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from FCO to FRA.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
78% of flights taking off from Rome Fiumicino Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near FCO:
Arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Book a hotel close to FRA if you have a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.