Flying from Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Rome. Explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when reserving your flight from Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
Abuja's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Rome to ABV.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Rome to ABV with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between FCO and ABV include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
70.57% of flights leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rome to ABV flight? Unwind in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on time.
About Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Have a late flight from Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport or just want to avoid dragging your bags around? Booking a hotel near ABV is worth considering. Peace Media Hotels and Abis Place are popular options.
Venture beyond Abuja and discover off-the-radar places with your own set of wheels. You can book a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Currently, R 6,278 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,599. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rome to ABV. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). June is the busiest month to travel to Abuja. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
Book a Rome to ABV plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Abuja to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
More about Abuja
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Abuja:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Jabi Lake, Abuja panoramic view and Aso Rock are must-visits when exploring Abuja.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kaduna is just one of the many places in Nigeria waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Abuja. Around 177 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include AREWA House, Juma'at Central Mosque and AHMADIYYA MOSQUE KADUNA.
Around 241 kilometres north of Abuja, Zaria is another essential stop in Nigeria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to St Mary's Catholic Church, Zaria City Wall, Zaria, Kaduna State and Kufena Rock.
