Zurich to Rome (ZRH–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ZRH–FCO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Swiss and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 431 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: ET, EY, FB | 35 | 220, 223, 32N, 32Q, E95 | 1h30-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | ET, EY, FB |
| LX Swiss Also: AC | 35 | 223, 32B, 32N, E95 | 1h16-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | AC |
| U2 easyJet | 14 | 319 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→FCO | BSL→FCO | SXB→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 119 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 40m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
Switzerland and Italy are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Italy without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
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.
ZRH–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to FCO
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Swiss and easyJet. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to FCO is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 431 miles (693 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 210 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Florence, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi and Nice-Côte d'Azur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Strasbourg (SXB) and Memmingen (FMM).