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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Rome:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Rome takes 00m, covering 26,249 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 Sydney to Rome range from $1,469 to $2,185, with an average of $1,775 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,469 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $1,775 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,663 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with $2,497 for direct.

One-way fares from Sydney to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $692, which is 31% 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 Sydney to Rome usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Sydney to Rome. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,683 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,823, a difference of $140.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 43m, compared to 23h 15m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 23h 35m via Perth (PER).

Rome is 9 hours behind Sydney (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.

Among airlines operating Sydney to Rome flights:

• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport has an express train service to get you to the city centre in roughly just 32min. Tickets start from around € 15.85 (A$ 25) one way for an adult. Traffic for this particular route can be busy, and travel by train can be faster than taxi a lot of the time. Buses are also available; however, they can take much longer than train or taxi.

There is a fairly large collection of car hire companies at Rome Fiumicino Airport, all located in Office Tower 2, easily accessible by using the pedestrian tunnels connecting the terminals to the car parking area. You will see plenty of signs to direct you to the hire car area from the arrivals area. At Rome Ciampino Airport, they are located in the parking area, with a complimentary shuttle service to/from the hire offices.

There are multiple lounges at Sydney Airport, but the only lounge accessible to all passengers is the SkyTeam Lounge in Terminal 1, near Gate 24. You can get a prepaid lounge pass or pay at the door; the lounge offers snacks and beverages, television and newspapers, as well as some business services. It is open from 5:30am to 11pm daily, with an entrance fee of around AUD77 for five hours.

Travellers who would like to protect their bags prior to check-in can head to Secure Travel at the airport in Sydney, which offers luggage wrapping services from 4:30am to 8:30pm. If you need to store your bags once you get to Rome, you will find the luggage storage service at International Arrivals in Terminal 3, open daily from 6:30am to 11:30pm.

The taxi fare from the airport to Rome city centre is a fixed rate of EUR48 (about AUD75). Taxi ranks are found outside Arrivals in Terminals 1 and 3. You’ll recognize the official taxis by their white colour; they also have ‘TAXI’ written on top of the car and the license number clearly visible on the doors.

HelloSky is a hotel inside the airport grounds, located in front of Terminals 1 and 3. It offers day rooms starting from three hours, or full overnight stays. Alternatively, the Hilton Rome Airport hotel is a five-minute walk from the terminals, also has day rooms available and can arrange a free shuttle transfer to Rome city centre.