Flying from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Explore your options for heading out from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight.
Paris and Rome (where Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
With 70 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the busiest route. ITA Airways operates the earliest flight at 6:10am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from CDG to FCO is with Air France at 9:10pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to FCO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can find a direct flight from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Air France is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport leaving from CDG.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Air France from CDG to FCO.
With 67.54% of services landing as planned, Air France is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on schedule at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Looking to fly out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) plane tickets are available from here.
The most popular airlines that operate direct flights from Paris to FCO leaving from ORY include:
On the ORY to FCO route, Vueling is the preferred choice of many.
Vueling is the most reliable carrier flying from Paris Orly Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, with 78.3% of its services arriving on schedule.
You can arrive at ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Paris to FCO flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Get to your destination faster from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Direct flights from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport can be booked from here.
Take off from BVA with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct Paris to FCO plane tickets.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between BVA and FCO is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 72.73% of its services arriving on schedule.
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of BVA is 66.39%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
The address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near FCO:
Pick up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to central Rome is around 23 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
R 455 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. A return flight starts from R 911. These fares may change depending on availability.
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The best month for landing cheap Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Rome based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Paris to FCO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Rome
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
Visiting the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica Church and St. Peter's Square are a couple of major attractions to put on your Rome must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Sistine Chapel.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. About 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, a visit to Naples will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Piazza del Plebiscito, Walking & Amalfi Coast Tours and National Archaeological Museum.
Around 241 kilometres north of Rome, Florence is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.