Travelling from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
You can choose from seven weekly Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 14:25 departure with ITA Airways is the earliest flight you can take. ITA Airways operates the last service of the day at 15:40.
To ensure you catch your GIG to FCO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Rome (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a snap with ITA Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with ITA Airways on this route.
ITA Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier for GIG to FCO flights, with 96.61% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GIG and FCO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, R 7,180 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,646. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from GIG to FCO, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Of the flights that depart from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near GIG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Book a hotel close to FCO if you have a late Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Rome's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Rome. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Rome. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GIG to FCO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a visit to Milan will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Naples is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No journey is complete without dropping by Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.