Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 50 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome six hours ahead of Washington DC.
You can choose from 13 weekly Washington Dulles Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 16:30 departure with ITA Airways is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:20.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAD to FCO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United offers direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United.
The most punctual carrier offering IAD to FCO flights is United. Its services land as scheduled 72.46% of the time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and FCO:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
$428 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Return flights start at $713. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAD to FCO.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Pick up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Rome in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you'd like to go to Rome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to FCO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Italy, head for Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are key highlights.








