Flying from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll catch your flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the two main airports in Rome.
Jump on a direct Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 5 minutes.
Abu Dhabi is three hours ahead of Rome. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which is in the UTC+4 timezone.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), with 14 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from FCO to AUH is the 9:55am Etihad Airways option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 10:50pm with Etihad Airways.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to AUH.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) take off from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport with Etihad Airways. This popular carrier offers services from FCO.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Etihad Airways from FCO to AUH.
Etihad Airways shines when it comes to on-time performance. A dependable 94.69% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Rome to AUH with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between FCO and AUH include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Of all flights leaving Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and AUH:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Rome to AUH flight? Relax in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.18%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Reserve a hotel close to AUH if you have a late flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
$190 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Return flights start at $429. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Rome to AUH, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
April is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Abu Dhabi based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Rome to AUH flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Abu Dhabi to range from 29ºC to 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Abu Dhabi right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai are essential stops on your Abu Dhabi itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa.
Sharjah is another must-experience destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. No journey is complete without visiting Al Montazah Park, Al majaz waterfront and Al Majaz Water Fountain.