Traveling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rome: what you need to know
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 12 hours behind Auckland, where Auckland Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from AKL to Rome.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from AKL to Rome, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can travel to Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from New Zealand. But before reserving your flight tickets from Auckland Airport to Rome, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
Located around 27 kilometers from the center of Auckland, AKL can be reached in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Rome? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to AKL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rome
AED 1,963 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Auckland Airport to Rome. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 3,421. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AKL to Rome, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Auckland Airport to Rome is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from AKL to Rome every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Rome, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometers from the center of Rome. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 39 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport typically takes 51 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Auckland Airport to Rome. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Auckland Airport to Rome has arrived, you can get to the city center in around 42 minutes by car. Central Rome is approximately 18 kilometers from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from AKL to Rome, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CIA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Auckland Airport to Rome while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Rome, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Auckland Airport to Rome for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from AKL to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
After booking your flight from Auckland Airport to Rome, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Rome itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Roman Forum.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
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