Montréal to Rome (YUL–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YUL–FCO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Air Transat lead the route. The flight covers 4,092 miles in approximately 8h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: LX, OS, OU, SN | 11 | 77W, 789 | 8h01-8h05 | Star Alliance | LX, OS, OU, SN | |
| TS Air Transat Also: PD, WS | 7 | 332 | 8h | – | PD, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Rome.
Canadian citizens enter Italy and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. Stays exceeding 8 business days require a declaration of presence at a local police station.
The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.
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.
YUL–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to FCO
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Air Transat. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YUL to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to FCO is about 8 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,092 miles (6,585 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Geneva Cointrin and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.