Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rome: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 19 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Choose from 6 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EDI to CIA is the 06:05 Ryanair service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 17:15 with Ryanair.
To ensure you get on your flight from EDI to Rome, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rome are available for booking. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will be where your journey ends.
You'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Rome. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from EDI to Rome. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
You can visit Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Rome, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in about 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rome
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Rome is 30 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 58 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to Rome by booking 8 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Rome. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap tickets from EDI to Rome every day.
Tailor your travel plans with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Rome.
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 if you take a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 51 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage 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)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. Once you've disembarked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near CIA. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from EDI to Rome at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome. August is the busiest month to travel to Rome. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from EDI to Rome around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Rome travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Roman Forum.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
Finding you a cheap flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rome isn't our only cool trick. Check out our car rentals in Rome and travel at your own pace. We find deals from trusted car rental providers and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare offers and then book with no fees.