Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rome: what you need to know
Rome is 8 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin, where Darwin International Airport is located. Rome operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from DRW to Rome, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Whether you want to visit another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Perth Airport (PER) is a stop you can make on your flight from DRW to Rome.
You don't need a visa for Italy if you hold a passport from Australia and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before locking in your flight tickets from Darwin International Airport to Rome, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Darwin, DRW can be reached in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DRW? If you're boarding an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Rome, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rome
C$1,061 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Darwin International Airport to Rome. Return flights start at C$1,689. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from DRW to Rome, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Darwin International Airport to Rome.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Darwin International Airport to Rome, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
It takes roughly 51 minutes to get there by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near FCO if you have a late flight from Darwin International Airport to Rome. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Once you've hopped off your flight from Darwin International Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour and 39 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near CIA. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from DRW to Rome at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the most popular month for flights from Darwin International Airport to Rome. To skip the crowds, visit Rome in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Darwin International Airport to Rome for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from DRW to Rome in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Darwin International Airport to Rome, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are major attractions which should feature on every Rome itinerary.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Rome and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare options in one go to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Darwin International Airport to Rome.