Travelling from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Glasgow. Explore your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when reserving your flight from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
The average length of a direct Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Rome is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 2 direct flights each week between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). This is the most popular route, with Jet2 offering a 6:30am departure from GLA to FCO.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Glasgow to FCO.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Direct flights from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) can be booked from here.
Jet2 is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport leaving from GLA.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between GLA and FCO is Jet2.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Jet2. Its services land as planned 72.73% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Glasgow to FCO. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
70.07% of flights departing from Glasgow International Airport land at their destination on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Check out these connections between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and FCO:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to FCO flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.7%.
About Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Reserve a hotel near FCO if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Select one of these options and call it a night faster:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Rome. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is R 1,208. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,787. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Glasgow to FCO by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Rome. August is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Glasgow to FCO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Glasgow to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Rome isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Visiting the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica Church, St. Peter's Square and Sistine Chapel.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Rome. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Piazza del Plebiscito, Walking & Amalfi Coast Tours and National Archaeological Museum.
Around 241 kilometres north of Rome, Florence is another essential stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.