Travelling from Rome to Cardiff Airport (CWL): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Rome to Cardiff Airport (CWL). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the main airports in Rome.
Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Rome.
Your flight from Rome to CWL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Rome to CWL that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FCO and CWL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Cardiff Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Cardiff Airport. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is one of the main options between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and CWL.
CIA is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to CWL flight:
73.18% of flights taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Reserve a hotel close to CWL if you have a late flight from Rome to Cardiff Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Pick up a Cardiff Airport rental car and explore Cardiff and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Rome to Cardiff Airport flight.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport to central Cardiff is about 14 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Cardiff Airport is R 1,282. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,081. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rome to CWL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Rome to Cardiff Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is when most people book flights from Rome to Cardiff Airport (CWL). Plan your visit to Cardiff in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Cardiff is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your Rome to CWL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Cardiff Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Cardiff
After booking your flight from Rome to Cardiff Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cardiff:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Cardiff Castle, St Fagans National History Museum and Cardiff Bay are must-do's during your Cardiff adventure.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Cardiff, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel about 225 kilometres east to London to tick off its top sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Cardiff, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
