Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Rome – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome:

• Earliest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 09:07
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 23:12.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome takes 1h 52m, covering 1,534 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome range from €130 to €240, with an average of €179 over the past 12 months. Anything below €130 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the €179 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €179 return, compared with €207 via a stopover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

ITA Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Lufthansa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome flights are:

• ITA Airways: 89% on time
• Lufthansa: 87% on time
• Condor: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €31–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 17%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

Since Rome is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – daily rates from around €1:

• Record go
• Target Italy
• Rent Smart 24
• Galdierirent
• Europcar

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) – daily rates from around €4:

• Rent Smart 24
• DRIVALIA
• Centauro
• Ecovia
• Budget

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Milan Linate (LIN) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €171 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €187, a difference of €15.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Rome. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• easyJet
• ITA Airways
• Condor

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 34m, compared to 3h 59m via Florence Peretola (FLR) and 4h 35m via Milan Linate (LIN).

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Vatican Gardens, Colosseum, and Pantheon. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rome flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Condor: offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Upon securing an economy class ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Rome with Air France, Lufthansa, or Alitalia, you have the option to upgrade to a higher class, depending on availability. By opting for premium economy, business class, or first class, you can enjoy enhanced services and amenities.

Lufthansa offers a relatively generous luggage allowance. They allow economy-class travelers to bring one carry-on bag weighing up to 50 lbs. For business and first-class travelers, they are permitted to bring two carry-on bags weighing 70 lbs.

There are numerous transit alternatives accessible from FCO to downtown Rome. Taking the train (the Leonardo Express) is the simplest and most convenient option. The trip takes about 30 minutes, with trains departing every 15 minutes. You can also take cabs, which are conveniently accessible at designated taxi stands located outside the airport's arrivals area. If you prefer to drive, Fiumicino Airport has car rental options. You can rent a car and drive to downtown Rome through the well-developed motorway system.

KLM has been working hard to reduce its environmental impact through programs like the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels, waste reduction, and the implementation of efficient operational methods. KLM has set ambitious goals for carbon-neutral growth and has adopted a number of sustainability initiatives.