Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Rome Fiumicino

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Rome Fiumicino

No less than five airlines fly from Tel Aviv to Rome Fiumicino: EL AL, Alitalia, Iberia, and Vueling, and the newest addition - the low-cost airline Ryanair. Israir operates seasonal and charter flights to this destination. Altogether there are over 40 flights per week from Tel Aviv to Rome Fiumicino.

Terminal Information - Departing

Most flights from Tel Aviv to Rome Fiumicino depart from Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3. Ryanair flights depart from Terminal 1. The train station is located outside Terminal 3; you can use the free shuttle bus to Terminal 1. Both terminals offer Wi-Fi connection free of charge for the whole duration of your stay.

In Terminal 3 you can find the Duty-Free stores, where you can buy clothing, shoes, watches, candy, international and domestic wines and liquors. Make sure to check the current sales and special offers for electronics up to $200 - then it’s tax-free. Don’t worry about how to carry your purchase; you can store it for free until your return to Israel. There are also several restaurants and cafes to make your tummy happy before boarding. Terminal 1 has the same services to offer but on a smaller scale.

If you want to spoil yourself, check the Dan Lounges at Terminal 3. Grab a glass of wine, beer, and snacks; it’s all included in the entrance fee. Premium credit card holders may be eligible for a free admission, or at least for a discount. If you are an Elite member of EL AL, you can pass the time at the King David lounge.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Rome has two airports, but all direct flights from Tel Aviv arrive at Rome Fiumicino (FCO), named after Leonardo da Vinci. Rome Fiumicino is the biggest airport in Italy, located in the town of Fiumicino, 26 km southwest of Rome. The airport has four terminals. The fourth one is called Terminal 5, and that’s the terminal that serves all flights from Tel Aviv to Rome Fiumicino.

The fastest and most convenient way to get from the airport to the city center is by train. A single ticket costs €14 for the 30-minute ride when you buy a return ticket online and print it out. There are several bus services on this route, and they cost €8-10 for a round-trip when you buy tickets in advance. You can also purchase a return ticket for the Airport shuttle bus for €11, the journey time between the airport and the city center is approximately 75 minutes.

The taxi rank is located just outside the terminal, where you can find plenty of taxis. You can expect to pay €35-50, depends on your final destination. You can also rent a car or a scooter at one of the rental agencies. Check the best offers on Skyscanner's car rental

Things you should know

If you are planning to book flights from Tel Aviv to Rome Fiumicino, make sure your passport is valid for at 90 days after you plan to leave Italy. When you arrive at the airport, you will see separate lines for EU citizens and non-EU. If you enter the country with your Israeli passport, the border control officer will check that you didn’t stay in the Schengen area more than the maximum time allowed, meaning - no more than a total of 90 days in half a year.

Useful Information about Rome

If you travel to Rome during the winter, it’s a little chillier than Tel Aviv, with 3-4 degrees at night during the winter months. July and August are warm with daytime temperatures above 30. Rome is one hour behind Tel Aviv and the currency used is the Euro - €.

Rome is not the cheapest destination you will visit in your lifetime, but Tel Aviv is still more expensive. A three-course meal for two costs around €50, around 7% less than a similar meal in Tel Aviv. Beers are 30%-40% cheaper, and a cup of cappuccino is 55% cheaper compared to Tel Aviv.

Transportation is more expensive in Rome: a one-way ticket to the local transport system costs €1.50, over 8% higher than in Israel. Taxis are also more expensive by over 65%.

This information is correct as of August 2017