Travelling from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is Rome's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) departing from here.
Around 2 hours is the usual time it takes for a direct Rome to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Frankfurt (where Frankfurt Airport is located) and Rome share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 63 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. EasyJet operates the earliest flight at 6:40am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from FCO to FRA is with Lufthansa at 7:25pm.
Your flight from Rome to FRA won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can take a direct flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) departing from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
At FCO, you'll find a good selection of airlines that operate direct flights from Rome to Frankfurt Airport, including:
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from FCO to FRA.
Among carriers on this route, easyJet has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
78% of flights that take off from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport. Here's where you can connect between Rome Ciampino Airport and FRA:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to FRA flight:
Rome Ciampino Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 85% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Book a hotel near FRA if you have a late flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Lock in the lowest price by booking 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 the centre of Frankfurt. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
₹ 3,703 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Frankfurt Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 8,397. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap flights from Rome to FRA, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
September is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Visit Frankfurt in January for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Rome to FRA plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Frankfurt Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Frankfurt right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Frankfurt Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt, Bildungsstatte Anne Frank and Main Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey about 193 kilometres northwest to Essen to tick off its popular sights. From PACT Zollverein to Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.
