Flying from Seattle to Rome: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Seattle. Explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) when reserving your flight from Seattle to Rome.
Arrive in Rome at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Leave enough time to make your flight from Seattle to Rome. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You don't need a visa for Italy if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before reserving your cheap flights from Seattle to Rome, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Seattle to Rome. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 54 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Rome, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Seattle to Rome. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Rome:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You can get to LKE from central Seattle in about 11 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 23 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Seattle to Rome, stay in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 51 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near FCO if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Rome. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
As soon as your flight from Seattle to Rome has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 42 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Seattle to Rome:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Rome
At the moment, 281 € is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Rome. The cheapest price for a return flight is 583 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from Seattle to Rome. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Seattle to Rome throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Best time to go to Rome
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Seattle to Rome. August is the most popular month to visit Rome. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Seattle to Rome in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Rome, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-do's during your Rome adventure.
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