Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Zurich and Rome are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from ZRH to FCO start from 07:15 — the earliest with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with easyJet. Overall, there are 45 weekly Zurich Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ZRH to FCO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can travel nonstop to Rome, Italy. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Zurich Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
With an impressive 96.0% of services landing on schedule, easyJet has the best on-time performance for ZRH to FCO flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Currently, R 660 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 991. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to FCO.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you have a late Zurich Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Follow your own route with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Rome in March.
Before locking in your flight from Zurich Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to FCO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Rome, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Journey about 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its popular sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.