Edinburgh to Rome (EDI–CIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR5589
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:05 AM
GMT
10:20 AM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5739
FR Ryanair
7M8
3:40 PM
GMT
7:55 PM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5590
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:44 AM
CET
12:59 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Edinburgh to Rome
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,211 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

EDI–CIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,211 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EDI–CIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 9 7M8 3h15
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EDI to CIA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to CIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
791
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rome is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.
EDI: GMT · CIA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 7:00 PM in Rome.
Distance & Flight Time
1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 280.46 for trips up to 5 days, EUR 44.93 per day for longer stays, per Italian authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. San Marino and Vatican City are not in Schengen, but entry from Italy involves no border check.

Direct flights from London to Rome run about 2 hours 30 minutes, to Milan about 2 hours, to Naples about 2 hours 40 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Vueling) serve dozens of UK-Italy routes from regional airports. Italy uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Italian law requires you to carry photo ID at all times. The "dichiarazione di presenza" (declaration of presence) is technically required for non-EU visitors staying outside hotels, but hotels file it automatically on check-in.

EDI–CIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to Rome route.
Route details
Distance1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: CIA
IATA / ICAOCIA / LIRA
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation427 ft / 130 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDI to CIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,211 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from EDI to CIA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MRS, ORK, WRO, GDN, BHX, SOF, STN, PRG, CRL, KRK, BUD, POZ and OTP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rome is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Yes, return flights from CIA to EDI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EDI to CIA

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EDI to CIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDI to CIA ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,211 miles (1,949 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.