Rome to Doha (FCO–DOH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FCO–DOH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qatar Airways, Bulgaria Air and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 2,509 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways | 21 | 788, 789 | 5h15-5h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air | 14 | 359, 789 | 5h15 | – | – | – |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 359 | 5h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FCO: CET · DOH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 8:00 PM in Doha.
Italian passport holders receive a free visa waiver on arrival in Qatar for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The 90-day stay can be used as a single visit or split across multiple entries within a 180-day period.
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.
Doha Metro Gold Line departs from inside the terminal to the city centre (15–20 min, QAR 3–6). Msheireb station is the interchange for connecting to the Red and Green lines. First train is at 6am; late-night arrivals will need a taxi or ride-hail. Karwa taxis are available at the arrivals area; West Bay costs QAR 30–50.Careem and Uber are the most cost-effective options. Hamad International has no separate rental car facility visible from arrivals; rental desks are landside. The airport is 15 km from central Doha with good road access via the Corniche and Lusail Expressway.
Desert climate, similar to Dubai. Summers (June–September) are intensely hot (37–45°C) with very high humidity. Ground operations slow but flights rarely cancel for heat alone. Dust haze is persistent and occasionally reduces visibility below instrument minimums. Winter (November–March) is pleasant at 15–26°C and represents Qatar Airways' peak operational period.
Rain is rare, fewer than 10 rainy days per year, but the drainage infrastructure means even light rain causes road flooding. Occasional dust storms (shamal) reduce visibility and can ground departures for hours. Spring (March–May) is the most dust-prone season.
FCO–DOH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FCO to DOH
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air, Iberia and Qatar Airways. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FCO to DOH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to DOH ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,509 miles (4,038 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via EVN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.