Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, making Rome ten hours behind Sydney.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to FCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and FCO:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is C$501. A return plane ticket is currently C$1,027. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to FCO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
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Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
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Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Rome in January.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to visit Rome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to FCO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another standout destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No journey is complete without dropping by National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.