Travelling from Rome to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Rome. Check out your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when reserving your flight from Rome to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Rome to Edinburgh Airport flight.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Rome. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
The most popular route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Choose from 2 direct services each week. Jet2 operates a 11:10am departure between FCO and EDI.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Rome to EDI. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) leave from this terminal.
When jetting out of FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Edinburgh Airport with Jet2.
Jet2 ranks first in bookings for flights from FCO to EDI.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Jet2.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Rome to EDI that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between FCO and EDI include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Consider starting your journey from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). You can book a direct Rome to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flight ticket from this popular hub.
You can board a direct flight from Rome to EDI with Ryanair. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of CIA.
Ryanair has the largest share of bookings on the CIA to EDI route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and Edinburgh Airport, Ryanair has the best track record for timeliness.
Break up your flight from Rome to Edinburgh Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and EDI include:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Rome to EDI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.18%.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late flight from Rome to Edinburgh 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 hotels near EDI:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and find adventure across Edinburgh and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Rome to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh is around 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
$71 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Edinburgh Airport. A return flight starts from $145. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rome to EDI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Rome to Edinburgh Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Edinburgh. June is when most people book flights from Rome to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Rome to EDI flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Edinburgh right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Rome to Edinburgh Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Edinburgh when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Edinburgh Castle followed by Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you should also see. About 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Preston is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without experiencing Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
