Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rome: what you need to know
Auckland Airport is located in Auckland. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Rome is 12 hours behind Auckland.
For a relaxed start to your AKL to Rome flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like March, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from AKL to Rome. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
AKL is about 18 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Rome, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland Airport, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rome
$873 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Rome flight. Return plane tickets start at $1,823. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from AKL to Rome if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near FCO if you have a late flight from Auckland Airport to Rome. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before your flight from AKL to Rome.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Central Rome is about 14 kilometres from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). After your flight from Auckland Airport to Rome has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Following your AKL to Rome flight, rest your head at a hotel close to CIA. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from CIA one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Rome. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rome in December.
Lock in a Auckland Airport to Rome plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from AKL to Rome around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rome
Once you've booked your flight from Auckland Airport to Rome, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Square are must-do's during your Rome adventure.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the northwest, its best attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
Naples is another essential stop in Italy and is around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome. No journey is complete without seeing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.