Travelling from Atlanta to Rome: what you need to know
Atlanta's main base, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Atlanta to Rome.
Arrive in Rome at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Take a direct Atlanta to Rome flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome five hours ahead of Atlanta.
The most popular route for flights from Atlanta to Rome is from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Choose from 13 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ATL to FCO is the 16:05 Delta Air Lines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 21:05 with Delta Air Lines.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Atlanta to Rome flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Rome
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Rome is RM1,388. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,137. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Atlanta to Rome flights.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Atlanta to Rome is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on cheap flights from Atlanta to Rome.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' Atlanta to Rome flights.
Flying from Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You can catch a direct flight from Atlanta to Rome jetting off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Begin your journey at ATL and come in for landing at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Delta Air Lines is a well-known carrier that offers direct Atlanta to Rome plane tickets leaving from ATL.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Atlanta to Rome flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Atlanta to Rome or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of all flights leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% arrive on time at their destination.
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Rome. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to FCO if you have a late flight from Atlanta to Rome. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Atlanta to Rome has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 14 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Atlanta to Rome:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from CIA one week ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Atlanta to Rome. To escape the crowds, visit Rome in January.
Before locking in your Atlanta to Rome tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Atlanta to Rome in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Rome, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are highlights which should be on every Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres to the north-west, popular attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without seeing National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.