Brindisi to Rome (BDS–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BDS–FCO is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways, Aerolineas Argentinas and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways | 21 | 221, 223, 32S | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | – |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 14 | 223, 320 | 1h10-1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 14 | 223 | 1h10-1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 11 | 221, 32N | 1h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| FR Ryanair | 11 | 73H | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 7 | 223 | 1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | 32S | 1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 221 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air | 4 | 223 | 1h15 | – | – | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 2 | 223 | 1h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Brindisi
| Metric | BDS→FCO | BRI→FCO | TIA→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BDS | – | 70 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 13 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 170 | 13 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 1m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
BDS: CET · FCO: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Brindisi, it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
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.
BDS–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BDS to FCO
Brindisi Airport (BDS) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways, China Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Bulgaria Air and Ryanair. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BDS to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BDS to FCO ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (493 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 163 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via STN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bari (BRI), Rinas (TIA) and Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF).