Traveling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney ten hours ahead of Rome.
Your FCO to SYD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between FCO and SYD include:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
$399 is the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. A return flight starts at $706. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FCO to SYD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from FCO to SYD.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to FCO? If you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to go to Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometers away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometers north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without dropping by Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.