Flying from Buenos Aires to Rome: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Buenos Aires to Rome. Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's chief entry points.
Hop on a direct Buenos Aires to Rome flight and you'll be flying for an average of 13 hours.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
To ensure you board your Buenos Aires to Rome flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Rome
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Buenos Aires to Rome flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Rome? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Jorge Newbery Airport:
Jorge Newbery Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that take off from AEP land on time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Consider booking your direct flight from Buenos Aires to Rome departing Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Nonstop services from EZE will take you to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
ITA Airways offers direct Buenos Aires to Rome plane tickets from EZE. Book your preferred aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in one go.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Buenos Aires to Rome flight, here's where you can stop when setting off from Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
You can reach EZE from the centre of Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Buenos Aires to Rome, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a track record for punctuality. 83.93% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Rome. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Explore without limits with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience more of Rome and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Rome flight.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
As soon as your flight from Buenos Aires to Rome has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 14 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Buenos Aires to Rome:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car or Surprice and set off in the blink of an eye.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at CIA can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Rome
January is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Rome, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Rome based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Buenos Aires to Rome tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires 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
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rome right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to Rome:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are popular attractions which should feature on every Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres to the north-west, top sights here include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.