Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Rome: what you need to know
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 7 hours ahead of Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from YEG to Rome, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from Canada and want to travel to Italy for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Edmonton International Airport to Rome.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Edmonton, YEG can be reached in about 34 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rome? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near YEG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Rome
C$406 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Edmonton International Airport to Rome. A return flight starts at C$877. These fares can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YEG to Rome, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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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 around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 51 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
As soon as your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rome has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 42 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from YEG to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Rome. To escape the crowds, visit Rome in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rome for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from YEG to Rome in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
Once you've booked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rome, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-visits when exploring Rome.
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