Travelling from Warsaw to Rome: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Warsaw to Rome. Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are the main airports in Warsaw.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's major gateways.
Book a direct Warsaw to Rome flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Warsaw and Rome are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
With 24 flights a week between the two airports, Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Warsaw to Rome with Wizz Air at 05:40. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from WAW to FCO is with Wizz Air Malta at 22:30.
Leave enough time to get on your Warsaw to Rome flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Rome
RM93 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Rome. Return flights start at RM234. These fares may change depending on demand.
To snag cheap Warsaw to Rome flights, reserve your trip four months before your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Warsaw to Rome is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Set out from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) on a nonstop flight from Warsaw to Rome. From WAW, you can land directly at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
You can choose from a range of carriers offering direct Warsaw to Rome plane tickets with departures from WAW, including:
Located around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw, WAW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Frederic Chopin Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Warsaw to Rome, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
77.68% of flights taking off from Frederic Chopin Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
You can take a direct flight from Warsaw to Rome leaving from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Start your travels at WMI and step off the plane at Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Ryanair offers direct Warsaw to Rome plane tickets from WMI. Book your preferred aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
WMI is about 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Warsaw-Modlin Airport the day before your flight from Warsaw to Rome:
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 23 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 40 minutes.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Warsaw to Rome. Book one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
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 top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Central Rome is about 14 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Once your flight from Warsaw to Rome has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to CIA. Tuck yourself in after your Warsaw to Rome flight at any of these perfectly located options:
RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice make picking up a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at CIA can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Rome
January is the quietest month for flights from Warsaw to Rome, while August is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Rome based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Warsaw to Rome ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Warsaw to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Rome
Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Rome, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a visit to Milan will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.