Travelling from Rome to Dubai International Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is Rome's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Dubai International Airport (DXB) taking off from here.
5 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Rome to Dubai International Airport flight.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Rome. Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. There are 25 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Emirates at 10:10pm. Choose the first FCO to DXB departure operated by ITA Airways at 10:40am if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Rome to DXB.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Reach your destination without the detour from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Direct flights from Rome to Dubai International Airport (DXB) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Dubai International Airport with Emirates.
Emirates sees the most traveller bookings for flights from FCO to DXB.
Emirates is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to DXB. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rome to Dubai International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Dubai International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Rome Ciampino Airport and DXB:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
CIA is about 14 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Rome to DXB flight? Kick back in a hotel near Rome Ciampino Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Most flights that leave Rome Ciampino Airport make it to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Dubai International Airport (DXB)
If you have a late flight from Rome to Dubai International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near DXB:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Rome to Dubai International Airport flight.
Getting from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai International Airport, central Dubai is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Dubai International Airport is $235. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $451. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to DXB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Rome to Dubai International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
December is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Dubai International Airport (DXB), while January is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Dubai based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Rome to DXB plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Dubai International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Dubai International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera are just two of the big attractions to put on your Dubai must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dubai Gold Souk.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dubai. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
