Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
You can choose from 65 weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Condor is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:50.
Give yourself enough time to make your FRA to FCO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. When you're ready to start your Rome holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Italy:
Most passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
With a reliable 81.41% of services arriving as planned, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier for FRA to FCO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between FRA and FCO:
Zurich Airport
Milan Linate Airport
Turin Airport
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Frankfurt am Main Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and find adventure across Rome and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Rome. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FRA to FCO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Italy, consider Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are key reasons to visit.