Rome to Dubai (FCO–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FCO–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,699 miles in approximately 6h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: FI | 14 | 388, 77W | 6h | – | – | FI |
| AZ ITA Airways | 6 | 32Q | 6h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Rome
| Metric | FCO→DXB | NAP→DXB | OLB→DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FCO | – | 123 mi | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 7 | 3 |
| Flight time | 6h 8m | 6h 15m | 6h 40m |
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 8:00 PM in Dubai.
Italian passport holders enter the UAE visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of 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.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
FCO–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FCO to DXB
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and ITA Airways. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FCO to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to DXB is about 6 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,699 miles (4,343 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Hamad and Ben Gurion. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napoli (NAP) and Olbia (SS) (OLB).