Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
Every week, there are 13 Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 00:15 Neos flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:55 with Neos.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SSH to FCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Rome adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Italy:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Neos.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SSH and FCO include:
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
R 795 is the best price for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,546. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SSH to FCO.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
65.11% of flights that take off from Sharm El Sheikh Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Sharm El Sheikh to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SSH:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider staying in a hotel near FCO if you're taking a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Rome and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Rome. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SSH to FCO in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another standout destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No journey is complete without dropping by National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
