Travelling from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Rome. Check out your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when booking your flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Rome to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Rome and Frankfurt (where Frankfurt Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
With 60 direct flights a week between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. easyJet operates the earliest flight at 6:40am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from FCO to FRA is with Lufthansa at 7:25pm.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to FRA.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can hop on a direct flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Leading carriers that operate direct flights from Rome to Frankfurt Airport out of FCO include:
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from FCO to FRA.
ITA Airways is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
70.57% of flights taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and FRA include:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Rome to FRA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
73.18% of flights leaving Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near FRA:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Rome to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
R 553 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Frankfurt Airport. Return flights start at R 1,229. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Rome to FRA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Frankfurt Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Frankfurt Christmas Market and Frankfurt Book Fair are a couple of top attractions to put on your Frankfurt itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Holocaust Memorial.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Frankfurt. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
Around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.