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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Rome takes 00m, covering 25,681 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.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome range from $1,354 to $2,126, with an average of $1,681 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,354 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $1,681 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,450 to $14,367. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $596, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

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:

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

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

• Rent Smart 24
• DRIVALIA
• Centauro
• Ecovia
• Budget

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,589 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,804, a difference of $214.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 16m, compared to 22h 49m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 56m via Perth (PER).

Rome is 10 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and Tempio Maggiore di Roma. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

Passengers who don’t have airline memberships will be happy to know that Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offers three open access lounges in the departures area of International Terminal (T2). Prices for Plaza Premium Lounge, The House Lounge and Marhaba Lounge start at A$ 45 per person. It’s a good idea to check availability and pre-book your lounge passes online.

You actually have quite a number of options to choose from when it comes to layovers. Flying with Qantas or Emirates will get you a stop at Dubai Airport (DBX), while flying with Singapore Airlines will get you a stop at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN). You can even find shared itineraries, with a stop in Singapore or Hong Kong (HKG) on the way over to Italy and a stop in Dubai on the way back to Melbourne. If you’d rather stop in Europe, British Airways offer flights with a stop at London Heathrow (LHR). However, you may also have to stop at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) on the way.

No, it is not possible to fly to Rome directly and most flights actually include two stopovers. With a few airlines you can, however, book a flight from Melbourne to Rome with only one layover – for example, China Eastern flies on this route via Shanghai, Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Abu Dhabi and Thai Airways via Bangkok.

You can travel to Rome Termini station in the city centre in 30 minutes by taking the Leonardo Express train, which runs every 15-30 minutes depending on the number of passengers. The railway station is located near the arrivals zone at the airport. Alternatively, you can hop on a bus from the bus stop in front of Terminal 2; tickets can be bought from the driver. If you like to try to avoid public transportation you can opt for a taxi, but expect to pay around €50 or $80 for a one-way journey to the city centre. A better option is to book a hotel with an airport shuttle service.

Yes, families with energetic broods will find entertaining children’s play areas in both terminal buildings, while those travelling with babies have baby changing stations at their disposal.

The Hilton Garden Inn Rome Airport, Sleep and Fly Rome Airport B&B and the Best Western are all situated within a short drive of the airport; shuttle services are available. Travellers who are between flights can also choose day rooms at HelloSky located inside the airport building, or can take a short walk to the Hilton Rome Airport Hotel, which is connected to the terminals by a walkway.