Flights To Rome Guide

There are two airports from which flights to Rome can depart: Rome Ciampino Airport and Leonardo da Vinci Airport.

International flights to Rome are served by the Leonardo da Vinci Airport, also known as Fiumicino Airport, which is the sixth busiest airport in Europe. Travellers heading to Rome across the Atlantic Ocean transit through Terminal C. Terminal A is where domestic travellers go. There is a concierge or information centre at every terminal. The Rome airport offers this service at no cost. There are over 130 shops, restaurants, and coffee shops inside the da Vinci Airport for the passenger’s convenience.

Only domestic flights into Rome are handled by the Ciampino Airport.

If you plan to fly to Rome, you must have some knowledge about its airports. There are several airports in Rome; thus, finding out which one your flight will arrive at is advisable.

 To facilitate your journey with absolute convenience, Woking Travel presents transportation services from the airport to your hotel upon arrival. For more information and to book a transfer for your trip, visit our Transfers page. Therefore, it does not matter if you land at Fiumicino or Ciampino airport, as Woking Travel will ensure a safe trip to the destination.

When finding the perfect place to stay in Rome, Woking Travel has you covered with various options to suit different budgets. Whether luxury or something more affordable, there is something for everyone.

Regardless of your choice of hotel, the booking experience will be seamless at Woking Travel, leaving you time to enjoy your visit to the Eternal City. Discover our range of hotel options and packages at Woking Travel Hotels or Woking Travel Holidays.

1. Hotel Hassler Roma: Located on Spanish Steps, this luxurious hotel boasts three restaurants, flawless service, and fantastic city sights.
   
   
2. Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel: This lavish hideaway nestled amidst fifteen acres of stunning gardens features a spa, elegant rooms, and fabulous panoramic vistas across Rome from Monte Mario.
   
   
3. St. Regis Rome: This city centre hotel is noted for its timeless elegance; opulent rooms include world-class dining facilities and easy access to sites like Trevi Fountain.
   
   
4. The Westin Excelsior, Rome: Situated on Via Veneto, this historic hotel offers modern amenities, including delightful dining experiences and an elegant spa.
   
   
5. Hotel Artemide: Known for its contemporary style and welcome quirkiness alongside its excellent location near Colosseum together with Trevi Fountain, Hotel Artemide’s outstanding customer service is unmatched anywhere else though.
   
   
6. Hotel de Russie, A Rocco Forte Hotel: This hotel is located on the Spanish Steps and provides classic Italian style and outstanding care in accommodations overlooking beautiful gardens.
   
   
7. Hotel Vilòn: This boutique hotel, located between Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps, offers beauty and grace in every corner, giving one a peaceful respite within the heart of the town.
   
   
8. Hotel Eden: Near Villa Borghese garden, can modern luxury blend seamlessly with timeless beauty at Hotel Eden’s rooftop terrace, which commands unrivalled views across Rome?
   
   
9. Hotel de la Ville, a Rocco Forte Hotel: This ancient hotel overlooking the Spanish Steps combines Italian grandeur with a modern twist that includes rooftop cocktails and gourmet dining.
   
   
10. J.K. Place Roma: This serene boutique hotel is near the Pantheon in Rome’s historic centre. It provides personal service and a tranquil ambiance.

In Rome, when they navigate, the visitors have a rich selection of transport options to enable them to reach the various attractions and sites in the city.

1. Bus: Rome has an extensive bus service covering the city’s central parts and outskirts, making travel cheaper for locals and tourists. The buses also pass through significant places like tourist attractions and residential areas, making them easily accessible for moving around Rome neighborhoods.
2. Metro: The Rome Metro operates three lines (A, B, and C) across the city, linking significant points of interest such as Termini Station, the Colosseum, and Vatican City. Because it has many easily handled and well-connected stations, travelers often prefer this mode to move quickly within the town.
3. Rome Airport Transport: People flying into Rome can choose from several transportation modes, from Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and Ciampino Airport to downtown Rome. These include airport shuttle buses, dedicated train services, or private transfers that provide convenient ways of reaching downtown Rome or other destinations.
4. Taxi: Taxis are readily available throughout Rome, offering clients door-to-door transport. Whether you prefer hailing one on the street or booking using a taxi app, you will always feel comfortable navigating through all corners of this city, especially during late-night trips or when going to places not served by public means.
5. Tram: Rome’s tram lines create additional accessible connections between neighborhoods and the capital city’s main points of interest. The trams stop at specific places along their route, taking passengers within the central and suburban areas, thus becoming a valuable and picturesque means of movement in Rome’s streets. 
6. Cab Roma: Cab Roma is a widely used cab service for people living in and touring around Rome. It has numerous licensed taxis managed by professional drivers who ensure safe movements around town, whether shopping, visiting tourist attractions, or dining out.
7. Train: Rome enjoys a massive rail network that connects the city to different parts of Italy and beyond, allowing tourists to explore places like Venice, Naples, or Florence. For those keen on destinations near Rome, such as Termini, one can plan a day trip or an excursion if he is frequent, but many trains depart from this station.
8. Cimo Service: Private transportation companies in Rome, such as Cimo Service, offer airport transfers, city tours, and chauffeured cars for hire. They journey at a comfortable level, which assures client satisfaction, which customers need when they want to travel with Style in Rome.
9. Epickup: Epickup is a platform that enables visitors to Rome to get private car rides from local drivers around the city. Whether going to the airport, enjoying a night out in town, or looking for sightseeing rides, this service, available on demand, is flexible enough to accommodate anyone touring Rome’s attractions.

1. Colosseum: Ancient Rome’s emblematic symbol, the Colosseum, is the most incredible theatre in the world. It exhibits the magnificence and history of the Roman Empire.
   
   
2. Roman Forum: Once upon a time, the bustling heart of ancient Rome, the Roman Forum now stands as an extensive archaeological site featuring ruins of temples and government buildings that attest to its glorious past.
   
   
3. Pantheon: An exceptional piece of Roman building technology, the Pantheon is a marvel of Roman engineering preserved with utmost care. It is a temple dedicated to gods whose distinguishing features are its impressive dome and beautiful interior design.
   
   
4. Vatican City: Visit Vatican City, the spiritual centre of Catholicism, which houses notable locations such as St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums, and Michelangelo’s masterpieces displayed on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, which leave visitors awe-struck.
   
   
5. Spanish Steps: A popular meeting point in Rome, the Spanish Steps are covered with terraces adorned with sculptures. Water flows into a fountain at their base, making them stylish places for tourists and locals to take photos.
   
   
6. Piazza Navona: This lively square will draw your attention to three stunning fountains, including Bernini’s Fountain representing Four Rivers, along with numerous cafes, boutiques, and performing street artists.
   
   
7. Villa Borghese Gardens: Villa Borghese Gardens has several cultural attractions, like the Borghese Gallery. Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life by walking through lush tracks surrounded by green vegetation. It is one of the most peaceful places in Rome and hosts numerous art masterpieces.
   
   
8. Castel Sant’Angelo was initially built as Hadrian’s mausoleum but has changed over time into a fortress as a papal residence. Its rooftop viewpoints offer fantastic views across Rome.
   
   
9. Trastevere: One should go deep into the Trastevere neighbourhood, famous for narrow stone streets and brightly painted houses mixed up between restaurants filled with tourists enjoying pasta dinners along small shops selling souvenirs and handmade clothing in Rome.
   
   
10. Galleria Borghese: Renaissance to eighteenth-century paintings, sculptures, reliefs, and antique mosaics are all conserved in the Museum in the lovely Villa Borghese setting in Rome. Beautiful sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Canova, as well as masterworks by Antonello da Messina, Giovanni Bellini, Raffaello, Tiziano, Correggio, and Caravaggio, are conserved in the collection, which was first assembled by Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the early seventeenth century.

1. Adesso Vineria-Bistrot: This Italian and Mediterranean eatery is one of the best wine bars in town. It serves pleasant food and a variety of good wines.
   
   
2. Da Cicero: This place is full of Roman influences – it serves authentic Italian pizzas.
   
   
3. Bar Palomba: A small breakfast place to enjoy excellent sandwiches and refreshing freshly squeezed orange juice.
   
   
4. Doc Cruderia Bistrot: This Italian bar enchants customers with its soft focaccia bread and a list of mouth-watering treats.
   
   
5. La Fata Ignorance: Rooftop Restaurant & Bar: That rooftop view… oh, wait until you taste their Italian seafood; there are not enough words to describe this dining experience!
   
   
6. Ad Hoc Ristorante (Circo Massimo): An upscale restaurant that serves Rome-inspired dishes and has a handpicked collection of wines.
   
   
7. Bono Bottega Nostrana: San Pietro is a Mediterranean spot with divine sandwiches. It also offers some casual but delicious food.
   
   
8. Mi’ndujo: Tuscolana: Mi’ndujo is a popular bar serving Italian cuisine. The number of people who flock there for great food and excellent ambiance proves it’s worth visiting at least once.
   
   
9. Ristorante Ai Cocci: This Italian restaurant is known for its unbeatable pizza and pasta dishes, which will make every visit memorable.
   
   
10. Byblos: Deliciousness from Italy and Lebanon combined in one cosy-looking restaurant.

1. Discover Tiber Island: Ramble through Tiber Island’s delightful alleyways and be entranced by its stunning views and the history it carries along its shores.
   
   
2. Check out Saint Bartholomew’s shrine at Basilica di San Bartolomeo all’Isola: Get to know the historical place of worship called Basilica di San Bartolomeo all’Isola with its religious significance according to the Christian faith.
   
   
3. Walk on Ponte Fabricio: Take a leisurely walk across Ponte Fabricio, Rome’s oldest surviving bridge, to take in panoramic views of the river and Rome’s cityscape.
   
   
4. Learn about Fatebenefratelli Hospital: Find out more about Fatebenefratelli Hospital, which has been serving citizens on Tiber Island for many years and is, therefore, a significant venue historically.
   
   
5. Enjoy Eating Along The River: Relish fine Italian cuisine in Tiber Island’s riverside restaurants while looking at picturesque river scenes.
   
   
6. Travel On Water: Cruise down the calm waters of the Tiber River while watching as you pass beneath Tiber Island and other historic buildings of Rome City that are situated along the river bank.
   
   
7. Participate In Festivals and Events: Learn about local traditions by attending activities organised within Tiber Island, such as art shows, cultural performances, and culinary carnivals.
   
   
8. Ancient Ships Displayed At Museo Di Roma In Trastevere: See ancient Roman ships on display in water along the banks of the Tiber River. They provide some insights into Rome’s maritime past.
   
   
9. Just Unwind By The Waterside: Unwind at any peaceful spot along the Tiber River where one can laze around, read, or quietly enjoy an ancient environment.
   
   
10. See Sunset From Tibre Island Bridge: A spectacular Tuscan sunset from Tibre Island Bridge is an appropriate end to your day in Italy.

Summer (June to August): 

It is scorching and barren, making it suitable for outdoor activities.

• Temperature range: 25°C to 32°C.
• Visiting open-air sites such as the Colosseum and Vatican City is enjoyable.
• Various budget carriers service Rome; thus, tourists can get there as cheaply as possible.
  

Winter (December to February): 

Lower temperatures make it appropriate for indoor events and Christmas markets.

• Average low: 12°C to 15°C.
• Places with fewer visitors, where the most famous museums and galleries are situated.
• The city has a festive atmosphere, especially during this season when Christmas markets have been established in almost all coffee shops, streets, etc.
  
  

Please go through the local meteorological service if you want a live weather forecast.

• GMT to Rome: Rome is 1 hour ahead of GMT.
• BST to Rome: Rome is also 1 hour ahead of BST.

Currency:

• The currency used locally in Rome is Euro (€), which can be obtained through cash or card transactions.

Language:

• Italian is mainly spoken in Rome, although English is widespread, especially in tourist places like hotels and restaurants.

Local Customs: 

When visiting religious buildings, including churches, modesty should be observed. On other occasions, casual wear fits well. Men are encouraged not to wear shorts in public places, while their female counterparts must avoid mini-skirts or hot pants because this goes against the local customs of the country they find themselves in at that time out of respect for them.

Laws:

• Check the official UK Government website for travel warnings or security guidance abroad.
• Local government websites are the best sources of information on specific laws governing tourists traveling there.

It is understandable why Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world: sculptures of great importance can be seen in practically every piazza, history is all around (the Pantheon, the Colosseum, etc.), and the cuisine is, of course, out of this world. Every trip could seem like a blur at first, but if you take your time, you’ll find many of surprises.

Book your flight to Rome with Woking Travel and enjoy a seamless travel experience!