Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AUH–FCO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 2,696 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: AZ, GA, JU | 12 | 789 | 6h30 | – | – | AZ, GA, JU |
| EK Emirates | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→FCO | DWC→FCO | DXB→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | – | 21 |
| Flight time | 6h 10m | 7h 5m | 6h 2m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 4:00 PM in Rome.
UAE passport holders enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned Schengen departure. ETIAS authorization will be required once the EU system launches.
EU duty-free limits apply on goods imported from outside the EU. Cash of EUR 10,000 or more must be declared at customs.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
AUH–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to FCO
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Emirates. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AUH to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to FCO is about 6 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,696 miles (4,338 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ben Gurion, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC), Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).