Travelling from Milan to Rome: what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Milan's main airports, Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Milan to Rome taking off from either of these.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the major arrival points in Rome.
The average time for a direct Milan to Rome flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Milan and Rome follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
The most popular route for flights from Milan to Rome is Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to {"defaultCase":"Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport","accusativeCase":"Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport","nominativeCase":"Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport","dativeCase":"Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport"} (FCO). Pick from 30 services between the two airports every week.
To ensure you make it on your Milan to Rome flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Rome
Right now, £30 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Rome. The cheapest price for a return flight is £57. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap Milan to Rome flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Milan to Rome is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Take off from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) on a nonstop flight from Milan to Rome. From MXP, you can travel directly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct Milan to Rome plane tickets out of MXP. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Located around 25 miles from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Milan to Rome or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.23% of flights that leave from Milano Malpensa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Prefer to fly from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from Milan to Rome, seamlessly connecting you to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
You can take your pick of airlines that offer direct Milan to Rome plane tickets from BGY. Take off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
You can get to BGY from central Milan in about 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 30 miles or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your flight from Milan to Rome:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN) has convenient direct flights from Milan to Rome. Your journey from LIN will have you landing at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Get ready to jet away with ITA Airways. It offers direct Milan to Rome plane tickets from LIN.
From central Milan, LIN is around 5 miles away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Rome flight:
The on-time performance record of LIN is 79.56%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is around 9 miles from the centre of Rome. Once you've disembarked your flight from Milan to Rome, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to CIA. Tuck yourself in after your Milan to Rome flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at CIA can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Rome
January is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Rome, while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Rome based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Milan to Rome ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap flights from Milan to Rome around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Rome, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-do's during your Rome adventure.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be explored. Around 300 miles north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 120 miles south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
