Travelling from Rome to Salalah International Airport (SLL): What you need to know
Rome is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Salalah International Airport (SLL) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Around 6 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Rome to Salalah International Airport flight.
The timezone in Salalah is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Rome. Salalah International Airport is located in Salalah.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rome to SLL, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
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 Salalah International Airport (SLL) leave from this terminal.
Neos is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Rome to Salalah International Airport leaving from FCO.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between FCO and SLL is Neos.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Rome to SLL leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 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.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Salalah International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Of all flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to SLL flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.18%.
About Salalah International Airport (SLL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Salalah International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SLL instead:
Pick up a Salalah International Airport rental car and discover Salalah and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Goldcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Rome to Salalah International Airport flight.
Getting from Salalah International Airport (SLL) to central Salalah
Salalah International Airport to central Salalah is roughly 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Salalah International Airport (SLL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Salalah International Airport is $518. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $974. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rome to SLL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Rome to Salalah International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Salalah International Airport (SLL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Rome to Salalah International Airport (SLL). August is the busiest month to travel to Salalah. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Lock in a Rome to SLL flight ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Salalah to range from 24ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Salalah International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Salalah
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Salalah International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Salalah:
Sultan Qaboos Mosque and Darbat Waterfall are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Salalah to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Beach.
Explore more of Oman
Make the most of your Oman getaway by venturing beyond Salalah. About 105 kilometres away to the east, Şadḩ is another awesome city to put on your to-do list. Tick off some of its top sights like Sadah Fortress while you're here.