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These are the earliest and latest flight times currently scheduled from Athens to Rome:

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 8:04 am
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 1:44 am.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Rome:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Athens to Rome takes about 2h 09m, covering 665 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Athens to Rome range from $127 to $212, with an average of $161 over the past 12 months. Anything below $127 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $161 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $161 round-trip, compared to $222 via a layover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Aegean Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while ITA Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to Rome flights are:

• Aegean Airlines: 81% on time
• ITA Airways: 80% on time
• Ryanair: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is most often the busiest departure period on Athens to Rome flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, and evening flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Athens to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $70, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rome is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) — daily rates averaging $32:

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

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) — daily rates averaging $32:

• Rent Smart 24
• DRIVALIA
• Centauro
• Ecovia
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Athens to Rome usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) 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 afternoon 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 Athens to Rome route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

Connecting flights from Athens to Rome most commonly pass through:

• Tirana Rinas (TIA) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Athens to Rome. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $150 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $186, a difference of $36.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines currently operate flights between Athens and Rome, you can choose from:

• ITA Airways
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Ryanair

Flying via Tirana Rinas (TIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 9h 50m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Rome is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Piazza Navona, Colosseum and Fontana di Trevi. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

Aegean Airlines and Ryanair offer free seat selection on this route. Availability depends on fare class.

Only Aegean Airlines currently offers extra legroom on this route. Availability can vary by aircraft type and fare class.

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

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

ITA Airways has an unaccompanied minors service that is available to children traveling alone without adult supervision. It is mandatory for children under the age of 14 for domestic trips and 15 for international trips. Through this service, your child will be taken care of throughout the journey from the moment you drop them at the airport to the point where they are received by an authorized adult at the landing airport.

Rome is served by two major airports, Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) and Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport (CIA). They both serve flights between Rome and Athens although CIA is closer to the city center compared to FCO. In addition, since FCO is a major international hub, it is usually a lot busier relative to CIA. If you want to avoid long queues, CIA is better, however, it is worth mentioning that FCO offers a lot more international connections, unlike CIA.

Yes, the Leonardo Express offers a direct connection from the airport to the city center. It is convenient and reliable taking about forty minutes. In addition, it is available at intervals of thirty minutes from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm meaning you won’t have to deal with long waiting times. An alternative to the Leonardo Express would be taking a taxi which are available 24/7 outside the arrivals hall.

Despite the short nature of this flight route, you can still book connecting flights to save a bit of cash. The airport in which you will have your layover is very much dependent on the airline you’re flying with as most airlines would rather stop at one of their airport hubs instead of going to a different one. For instance, on this route, the possible layover options are Thessaloniki, when flying with Aegean Airlines and Belgrade when flying with Air Serbia.