Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Rome: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 15 hours 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Perth Airport to Rome.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 7 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from PER to Rome, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Rome are available for booking. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is where you'll disembark.
Be on the lookout for deals with Qantas. This airline has direct flights from Perth Airport to Rome.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from PER to Rome. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
You can enter Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Australia. But before booking your flight tickets from Perth Airport to Rome, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
PER is about 16 kilometres from central Perth. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 28 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near PER. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Rome or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Rome
C$536 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Perth Airport to Rome. A return flight starts from C$1,190. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 3 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PER to Rome.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Perth Airport to Rome. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the centre of Rome is about 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 51 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Perth Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is about 18 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Once you've hopped off your flight from Perth 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 about 1 hour and 39 minutes.
After your flight from PER to Rome, unwind at a hotel near CIA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Rome. To avoid the crowds, head for Rome in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to Rome for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from PER to Rome sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rome right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Perth Airport to Rome:
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 highlights which should be on every Rome itinerary.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
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