Flying from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Rome: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 12 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brindisi (the location of Brindisi - Salento Airport).
With 47 flights a week between the two airports, Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the busiest route. ITA Airways operates the earliest flight at 06:20. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from BDS to FCO is with Ryanair at 23:40.
To ensure you catch your flight from BDS to Rome, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can reserve a direct flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome. Start your journey at BDS and land at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
ITA Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome.
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within Italy. You will need a valid form of identification however, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Add them to your packing list once you've booked your flight tickets from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome.
BDS is around 6 kilometres from central Brindisi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 12 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 32 minutes.
Have an early flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BDS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Rome
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome is C$24. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$47. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BDS to Rome by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes about 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 51 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
As soon as your flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 42 minutes by car. Central Rome is approximately 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to CIA. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from BDS to Rome at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome. To avoid the crowds, head for Rome in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Rome in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from BDS to Rome sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rome
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Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Rome itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Roman Forum.
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