Immediately after flying to Rome you'll realize there’s nothing more captivating than the “Eternal City.” Located on the River Tiber, Rome (Roma) once served as the main port of the Roman Empire, and today is the seat of the Italian government and home to the Vatican. Rome flights are packed with first-time travelers to Italy and distant relatives heading home for a family reunion. Whether the trip to Rome takes you on an exploration of Renaissance buildings and cobblestone piazzas, or closer to a home-cooked Italian meal across the river, the flight to Rome will be unforgettable.
If your Rome flight leaves you longing to stretch your legs, you’re in luck: Rome is an easily walkable city, which is great for first-time visitors wanting snapshots of must-see sights including the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and the romantic Piazza Navona. Travelers booking airline tickets to Rome will find the Vatican – the religious center of the Roman Catholic faith and home to the Pope – directly across the river. After a blessing at the Vatican, stroll the streets of Trastevere or the Jewish Ghetto and dine on fine cuisine at small wine bars and sidewalk cafes.
A trip to Rome will give you the opportunity to see some of the earliest artifacts in the world, but Rome also boasts a lively modern lifestyle. One minute you're staring at the Colosseum and finding your way through the Roman Forums, the next minute you're fighting crowds in line at one of the city's many pizzerias.
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December and January see the most rainfall and the city is typically cool during the winter months. Spring and fall are the best times to visit Rome and typically when most tourists go. April usually starts in the 50s and temperatures reach the upper 70s in June. Summer can be very hot and dry with July and August temperatures in the mid-80s.
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Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO)
Distance: 19 miles southwest of Rome
Drive time: 45 mins – 1 hour
The cheapest option is to take the train from the airport to the center of Rome (Termini station). The ride takes approximately 25-30 minutes and will cost 11 euros. From Termini, take any subway train to your preferred stop or take a taxi to your destination. Quick tip: Once you buy a train ticket from the tourist information counter near the tracks, you have 75 minutes to use the ticket before it becomes void. Make sure to check train times and schedules before purchasing your train ticket to Rome.
Ciampino (CIA)
Distance: 9 miles south of downtown.
Drive time: 45 mins
There are no direct train connections from Ciampino to the center of Rome; however, buses run from the airport to the Anagnina metro station, at the end of line A. The bus ride is about 30 minutes and then it’s another 20 minutes on the train into town.
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