Travelling from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO): What you need to know
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is Mexico City's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) departing from here.
Take off on a direct Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 12 hours.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
The most popular route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). You can pick from 6 direct services every week. Aeromexico operates a 7:25pm departure between MEX and FCO.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Mexico City to FCO.
Popular months like September or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can find a direct flight from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
When jetting out of MEX, you can catch a direct flight from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport with Aeromexico.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MEX and FCO is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 88.89% of its services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to FCO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MEX touch down on schedule 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to FCO flight is far easier when you stay near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you just a short drive away.
76% of flights taking off from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport flight.
Getting from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, central Rome is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Right now, R 6,348 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,563. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to FCO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Rome. August is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Mexico City to FCO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rome
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
Your Rome trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights worth exploring include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome, a trip to Naples will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Florence is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 241 kilometres north of Rome. No trip is complete without seeing Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.
