Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, making Rome ten hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to FCO flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MEL and FCO:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is R 7,308. A return plane ticket right now is R 13,564. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to FCO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEL to FCO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Follow your own route with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and venture far and wide through Rome and beyond.
Booking your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Rome in January.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to visit Rome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to FCO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Rome, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its top attractions. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.