Travelling from Rome to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Rome is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Frankfurt leaving from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's major gateways.
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Rome to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
With 65 weekly flights between the two airports, Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Rome to Frankfurt with easyJet at 06:40. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from FCO to FRA is with Lufthansa at 19:25.
Allow plenty of time to make your Rome to Frankfurt flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Frankfurt
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Flying from Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can find a direct flight from Rome to Frankfurt taking off from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Set out from FCO and then fly into Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
Direct Rome to Frankfurt plane tickets are available from a good range of airlines at FCO. Book your journey with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Rome to Frankfurt flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Rome Fiumicino Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Munich Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rome to Frankfurt? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Rome Fiumicino Airport:
Of the departures from Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Prefer to take off from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from Rome to Frankfurt, seamlessly connecting you to Hahn Airport (HHN).
From CIA, you can book a direct Rome to Frankfurt plane ticket with Ryanair.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Rome to Frankfurt flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Rome Ciampino Airport and Frankfurt:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Prague Airport (PRG)
Krakow Airport (KRK)
CIA is around 14 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Rome to Frankfurt, stay in one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Rome Ciampino Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 86%.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 20 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Go where the road takes you with a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is located around 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Rome to Frankfurt has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Rome to Frankfurt:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Hahn Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and be on your way in a flash.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
March is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Frankfurt, while September is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Rome to Frankfurt ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Rome to Frankfurt around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Rome to Frankfurt, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the northeast, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.