Travelling from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, making Rome five hours ahead of Albany.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ALB to FCO flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albany International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALB and FCO:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, RM961 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Albany International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,616. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from ALB to FCO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Albany International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
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Handy information about Albany International Airport (ALB)
You'll find ALB at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
73.92% of flights that take off from Albany International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Albany International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Albany. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ALB? If you're catching an early flight from Albany International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're coming in on a late Albany International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near FCO:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to the centre of Rome has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Albany International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Rome in January.
Before locking in your flight from Albany International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALB to FCO in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Rome, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its top attractions. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Naples is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without experiencing National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.