Flights from Birmingham to Rome

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Birmingham to Rome

Favourite airline: Lufthansa
Most travellers looking for flights on the route from Birmingham to Rome decide to book with Lufthansa.
Lufthansa
36 %
Swiss
26 %
KLM
22 %
Tip: book 6 months before departure
The best time to find a cheap flight on this route is 6 months before travel. Save up to 24 %.
179 days before departure
Cheapest weekday: Friday
The cheapest day of departure is Friday. You can save up to 30 % when you fly on this day of the week.
Direct flights are more expensive
Compared to flights with a stopover, direct flights are £135.00 more expensive on this route.
non stop flight
1 stop
2 stops
02h 40min
12h 55min
07h 00min
£288
£153
£313
Favourite connection: via Zurich
When booking flights from Birmingham to Rome 27 % of travellers prefer to fly via Zurich.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten
12h 55min, from £153
27 %
1 stopover Amsterdam Schiphol
04h 05min, from £180
23 %
1 stopover Munich
09h 10min, from £161
22 %

Useful information about the flight from Birmingham to Rome

Rome, La Dolce Vita

Rome was the centre of power, culture, and religion for a thousand years, and has continued to exert its influence across the globe. Its historic city centre is plush with palaces, churches, monuments and fountains, with an immensely rich historical heritage and cosmopolitan feel.

Important information about travelling in August

The best time to visit Rome is between April and October, however it is helpful to note some important dates. The Rome Marathon usually takes place on the last Sunday in March. Also, Easter processions between Maundy Thursday and Palm Sunday are important to note when planning your visit to Rome, particularly if you plan to attend Sunday Easter Mass at St. Peter's Basilica as it will be very busy. June 2nd is Italy's national holiday with military parades and events, so be aware of this when planning your trip. Another important date to note is June 29 as this is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul.

There are numerous festivals throughout the city during the summer months as well, including Rock in Roma. Lastly, try to avoid visiting during December and January, as the weather can be unpredictable.

Important information to know upon arrival in Rome

For two weeks in August many Romans take advantage of the summer heat to do some travelling themselves. Therefore, you might see 'chiuso per ferie' (closed for holidays) signs on many shops and restaurants. Also, restaurants charge cover coperto for the use of plates, cutlery, etc. Bread also often has an extra charge, so be sure to ask. It is not customary to leave a tip.

Be aware of Rome's no-smoking policy in all restaurants, bars, and on public transit. Also, be sure to take advantage of cheap (and delicious) food while in Rome - whether it be in a supermarket or restaurant.

Important local information about Rome

There are a number of ways to get into the city centre from both Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA) airports. From FCO, take the Leonardo Express to Termini station. This costs around EUR 14 and takes about 25 minutes. Alternatively, you can take local express train FL1 for around EUR8, or the bus shuttle Terravision for around EUR4. These each take about 1 hour.  From CIA take the express train TL4 or the Terravision to Termini station. Since CIA is much closer to the city centre, the times and costs are significantly lower.

Guests houses and hostels are available for around EUR 15 per night, and 3-star hotels start around EUR 35 per night/person.

To get around Rome, you can buy a single public transit ticket for EUR 1.50, which is valid for 100 minutes. There are also day passes available for around EUR 6, and week passes for around EUR 24. Taxis are also an easy way to get around Rome. They charge roughly EUR 7 for 3km, and around EUR 1/km thereafter.

Flight information: Birmingham - Rome

Outbound and return from £152.73
Flight duration min. 02:45
Return flight duration min. 02:50
Distance 1588 km
Flights per week 5
Departure airport Birmingham (BHX)
Arrival airport Rome, all Airports - (FCO, CIA) (ROM)
Destination country Italy
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