Flying from Rome to Dubai: what you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Dubai leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Hop off your plane in Dubai at Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The average time for a direct Rome to Dubai flight is 5 hours 50 minutes.
Dubai is three hours ahead of Rome and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
You can choose from 27 services each week between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and {"defaultCase":"Dubai Airport","accusativeCase":"Dubai Airport","nominativeCase":"Dubai Airport","dativeCase":"Dubai Airport"} (DXB). This is the most popular route when booking flights from Rome to Dubai.
To ensure you make it on your Rome to Dubai flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Dubai
To secure cheap Rome to Dubai flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure.
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Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Jet off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and fly straight through to Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). If you're looking for a direct flight from Rome to Dubai out of FCO, that's where your journey can take you.
Choose from a range of airlines offering direct Rome to Dubai plane tickets with departures from FCO, including:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Rome to Dubai flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Dubai, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Rome to Dubai flight, check out these options when taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Rome to Dubai? Kick back in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near DXB if you have a late flight from Rome to Dubai. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Dubai Airport rental car and discover Dubai and beyond with your own wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is around 40 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). After your flight from Rome to Dubai has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near DWC. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Rome to Dubai:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Hire.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from DWC three weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
January is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Dubai. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Dubai in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your Rome to Dubai ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Rome to Dubai in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dubai right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Rome to Dubai:
Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall Heart are just two of the top attractions to put on your Dubai itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Desert safari tourism.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dubai. Around 23 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates. Start your sightseeing at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.