Travelling from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Rome is 12 hours behind Wellington and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your WLG to FCO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
R 11,355 is the lowest price for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Return flights start at R 21,538. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from WLG to FCO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
When it comes to Wellington International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Wellington International Airport from central Wellington, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to WLG:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Book a hotel near FCO if you're taking a late Wellington International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and find adventure across Rome and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance.
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 taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Rome in January.
When booking your flight from Wellington International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from WLG to FCO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without experiencing National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.