Rome to Zaventem (FCO–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FCO–BRU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Ryanair and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 729 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 14 | 319 | 2h01-2h10 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 9 | 73H | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 2 | 789 | 2h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Rome
| Metric | FCO→BRU | NAP→BRU | FLR→BRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FCO | – | 123 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | 7 | 10 |
| Flight time | 2h 1m | 2h 25m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Both Italy and Belgium are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Belgium without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.
The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.
FCO–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FCO to BRU
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, Ryanair and easyJet. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FCO to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to BRU ranges from 2 hours 1 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 729 miles (1,173 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 222 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napoli (NAP), Firenze (FI) (FLR) and Olbia (SS) (OLB).