Flying from Belfast to Rome: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Belfast to Rome. Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the two main airports in Belfast.
Touch down in Rome at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Belfast to Rome. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you have a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling to Italy for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the reason for your trip and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap flight from Belfast to Rome.
Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Belfast to Rome. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Belfast International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Rome? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Belfast International Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Rome. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Belfast International Airport and Rome:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BHD is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 12 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 22 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Belfast to Rome? Unwind in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your break officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 51 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Belfast to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is roughly 18 kilometres from central Rome. Once you've disembarked your flight from Belfast to Rome, expect a drive time of approximately 42 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour and 39 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable hotels where you can rest ahead of your adventure near CIA. Unwind after your flight from Belfast to Rome at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Rome
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Rome is $94. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $195. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Belfast to Rome. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your ticket from Belfast to Rome.
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Best time to go to Rome
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Belfast to Rome. August is the most popular month for a trip to Rome. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Schedule your flight from Belfast to Rome for August if you'd like to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rome to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rome right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Rome itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Roman Forum.
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