Travelling from Dubai to Rome: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Dubai to Rome. Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.
Arrive in Rome at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
Hop on a direct Dubai to Rome flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai.
With 26 flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Dubai to Rome with ITA Airways at 01:45. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from DXB to FCO is with Emirates at 15:45.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Dubai to Rome flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Rome
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Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Set out from Dubai Airport (DXB) on a nonstop flight from Dubai to Rome. From DXB, you can fly straight to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Lock in your Dubai to Rome plane tickets with Emirates. This airline is a top choice for direct flights from DXB.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for Dubai to Rome flights leaving from Dubai Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Athens International Airport (ATH)
Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Budapest Airport (BUD)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kms (3 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Rome? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Dubai Airport:
71% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport land at their destination on time.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Dubai to Rome flight, check out these options when leaving from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport:
Prague Airport (PRG)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away. Driving will take you about 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Dubai to Rome? Relax in a hotel near Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 64%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
Arriving in Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 23 kms (14 miles) from central Rome. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Explore without limits with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and find adventure across Rome and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Rome. After your flight from Dubai to Rome, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 20 minutes or so.
After your flight from Dubai to Rome, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CIA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice make picking up a Rome Ciampino Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from CIA one week in advance often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Rome. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Rome in March.
Book a Dubai to Rome ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rome to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Dubai to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Rome right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Rome:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Rome. Around 483 kms (300 miles) to the northwest, popular attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
Around 193 kms (120 miles) southeast of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and San Carlo Theatre.