Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Lima six hours behind Rome.
Your FCO to LIM flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lima Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between FCO and LIM include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Lima Airport (LIM)
At the moment, $752 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lima Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,128. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from FCO to LIM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lima Airport.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lima Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
78% of flights that take off from Rome Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Rome to Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lima Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to FCO:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lima Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Pick up a Lima Airport rental car and discover Lima and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Lima Airport around three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lima Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lima in March.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lima Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO to LIM sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
You've done Lima, now it's time to discover more of Peru. Journey about 11 kilometres west to Callao to tick off its leading sights. From Islas Palomino to Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Peru, head for Trujillo, about 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco are among its highlights.