Traveling from Hamburg to Rome: what you need to know
Begin planning your vacation by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Hamburg to Rome. Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are Hamburg's main airports.
When choosing where to land in Rome, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the major entry points.
The average length of a direct Hamburg to Rome flight is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Hamburg and Rome share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
The most popular route for flights from Hamburg to Rome is from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Choose from 15 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from HAM to FCO is the 06:15 Eurowings service. If you prefer traveling later, the last available departure is at 17:10 with Eurowings.
To ensure you make your Hamburg to Rome flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Rome
Currently, $32 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Rome. The cheapest price for a return flight is $71. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap Hamburg to Rome flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for picking up a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on plane tickets from Hamburg to Rome. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
You can catch a direct flight from Hamburg to Rome taking off from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Start your journey at HAM and come in for landing at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
You can choose from a range of airlines offering direct Hamburg to Rome plane tickets with departures from HAM, including:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Hamburg to Rome flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Hamburg Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
HAM is around 6 miles from central Hamburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Hamburg Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Rome, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.01% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 14 miles from central Rome. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 40 minutes.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to FCO if you have a late flight from Hamburg to Rome. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience more of Rome and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
As soon as your flight from Hamburg to Rome has landed, you can make your way to the city center in about 40 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 9 miles from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Hamburg to Rome:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car or Surprice and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at CIA can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Rome
January is the quietest month for flights from Hamburg to Rome, while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Hamburg to Rome ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rome to range from 68ºF to 91ºF.
Search for cheap flights from Hamburg to Rome in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 36ºF and 57ºF on average.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Rome right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Hamburg to Rome:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are top attractions which should be on every Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Rome will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be discovered. About 300 miles north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top 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 favorite 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.
