Doha to Rome (DOH–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DOH–FCO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Bulgaria Air and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,509 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FB Bulgaria Air | 21 | 359, 788, 789 | 6h-7h15 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 21 | 359, 788, 789 | 6h-7h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Doha
| Metric | DOH→FCO | BAH→FCO | AUH→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DOH | – | 91 mi | 199 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 3 | 29 |
| Flight time | 6h | 6h 15m | 6h 30m |
Travel Essentials
DOH: +03 · FCO: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 4:00 PM in Rome.
Qatari passport holders enter Italy and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.
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.
DOH–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DOH to FCO
Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air and Qatar Airways. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DOH to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to FCO ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,509 miles (4,038 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via STN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manama (BAH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).