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An Aussie can travel from Athens to Rome without a visa for tourism and short stays of up to 90 days within 180 days. However, you must have a valid passport with at least a 3-month validity after the intended departure date from Rome. Your passport must have at least two blank pages for immigration stamps. If your purpose of the visit is other than tourism and a short visit, including work, studies, business, and family visits, you must have an appropriate visa.

Compared to the CIA, FCO is connected to an extensive public transport network, including buses and trains. The Leonardo Express Train offers direct transit to Roma Termini in downtown Rome in about 30 minutes. You can also connect to Trastevere and Tiburtina stations in Central Rome in about 25 minutes and 45 minutes, respectively, using the Regional FL1 trains. You can board the trains on the Ground Floor of Terminal 3. A cost-effective transit option from FCO to downtown Rome would be shuttle buses outside the Arrivals area of Terminals 2 and 3, reaching downtown in about 45 minutes to an hour.

Among airlines operating Athens to Rome flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Athens and Rome. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• ITA Airways
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Ryanair

Flights from Athens to Rome usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Rome:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $219 return, compared with $299 via a stopover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from Athens to Rome most commonly pass through:

• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Athens to Rome route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $206 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $255, a difference of $48. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Rome route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Rome flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Rome City Centre, Roma Termini Railway Station, and Piazza Navona. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Rome:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:03
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 01:08.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 41% above the route average of $220. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Rome takes 2h 08m, covering 1,722 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Athens to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Ryanair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aegean Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to Rome flights are:

• Ryanair: 80% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 80% on time
• ITA Airways: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Tirana Rinas (TIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 45m, compared to 12h 28m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Rome is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Rome is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – daily rates from around $2:

· Target Italy
· Record go
· Rent Smart 24
· Galdierirent
· Europcar

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) – daily rates from around $7:

· Rent Smart 24
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Budget
· Centauro

Return flights from Athens to Rome range from $173 to $285, with an average of $220 over the past 12 months. Anything below $173 counts as a good deal.