Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rome: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 51 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Rome.
Rome is 1 hour ahead of Bristol, where Bristol Airport is located. Rome operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). You can choose from 6 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BRS to FCO is the 06:00 easyJet service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 17:40 with easyJet.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from BRS to Rome.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You can reserve a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Rome. Begin your trip at BRS and touch down at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
easyJet is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Bristol Airport to Rome.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from BRS to Rome, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
You can travel to Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your cheap tickets from Bristol Airport to Rome, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
BRS is about 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Rome? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BRS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rome
32 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bristol Airport to Rome. A return flight starts at 83 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Book 3 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BRS to Rome.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bristol Airport to Rome. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from searching for cheap tickets from BRS to Rome every day.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 51 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Bristol Airport to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to 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)
The centre of Rome is located around 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). As soon as your flight from Bristol Airport to Rome has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 42 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from BRS to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Rome. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Rome in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Bristol Airport to Rome for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from BRS to Rome in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
After booking your flight from Bristol Airport to Rome, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are popular attractions which should be on any good Rome itinerary.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
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