Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Rome: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Rome is 10 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is seven hours ahead of Calgary, where Calgary International Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Choose from four services every week between these two airports. WestJet offers a 17:50 departure between YYC and FCO.
To avoid missing your YYC to Rome flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct Calgary International Airport to Rome ticket. Begin your trip at YYC and land at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
WestJet is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Rome.
YYC is around 10 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Rome? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near YYC:
Of all flights departing from Calgary International Airport, 65.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Rome
R 3,187 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Rome flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 7,414. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from YYC to Rome, reserve your trip three months ahead of your planned departure.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rome and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from YYC to Rome.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
After your flight from Calgary International Airport to Rome has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
The journey will take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your YYC to Rome flight:
RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice make collecting a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from CIA one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Calgary International Airport to Rome. The city comes alive in peak season, but rates are typically higher and major attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Rome in the off-season for a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Calgary International Airport to Rome flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from YYC to Rome in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
More about Rome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Rome right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Calgary International Airport to Rome:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Trevi Fountain, Colosseum and Roman Forum are highlights which should be on every Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Rome, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Journey about 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its leading sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Naples is another standout destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No journey is complete without experiencing National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.