Travelling from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rome: what you need to know
General Mitchell International Airport is located in Milwaukee. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Rome is 6 hours ahead of Milwaukee.
Leave enough time to make your flight from MKE to Rome. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from MKE to Rome. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can visit Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before reserving your flight tickets from General Mitchell International Airport to Rome, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
The journey from central Milwaukee to MKE takes about 39 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Rome? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MKE:
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rome
C$480 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to Rome. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,136. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MKE to Rome. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to Rome.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 51 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
As soon as your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Rome has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 42 minutes by car. Central Rome is approximately 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from MKE to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Rome while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Rome, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from General Mitchell International 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 MKE to Rome around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Rome
After locking in your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Rome, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are highlights which should feature on any good Rome itinerary.
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