Dubai to Rome (DXB–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–FCO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,699 miles in approximately 7h. Beyond nonstop, 100 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 14 | 388, 77W | 7h04-7h14 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 32Q | 7h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→FCO | DWC→FCO | AUH→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 28 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 1 | 29 |
| Flight time | 7h | 7h 5m | 6h 30m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · FCO: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 3:00 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.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
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.
DXB–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to FCO
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and Emirates. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DXB to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to FCO ranges from 7 hours 0 minutes to 7 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,699 miles (4,343 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
100 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via KWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).