Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Rome is six hours ahead of Houston and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your IAH to FCO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between IAH and FCO include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, £250 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £560. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAH to FCO, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IAH to FCO.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 78.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 17 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near IAH. Whether you're taking an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're getting in on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near FCO:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 20 miles away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Rome. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to FCO in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Rome, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey around 300 miles north-west to Milan to tick off its leading sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Naples is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 120 miles south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.