Rome – Getting there and around

Rome is located on the Tiber River in the central-western region of Italy.

Getting there
The most convenient route is by air to Rome. Alternatively, Rome is well serviced by trains from locations in Italy and all the major capital cities of Europe.

From Australia: The most convenient 1-stop flights to Rome are on Singapore Airlines via Singapore, on Malaysian Airlines via Kuala Lumpur, on Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong and on Emirates via Dubai.

From New Zealand: The most convenient 1-stop flights to Rome are on Singapore Airlines via Singapore, Malaysian Airlines via Kuala Lumpur and Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong.

From the UK: British Airways and Alitalia offer direct flights daily from London Heathrow, with connecting flights from major airports in the UK.

From the USA: Alitalia, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines offer direct flights to Rome from New York Kennedy Airport. There are also direct flights from La Guardia and Newark airports. Alitalia offers direct flights from Los Angeles.

Flight time to Rome, Italy
From Brisbane to Rome is 24 hours 50 minutes, with connecting flight
From Sydney to Rome is 21 hours 55 minutes, with connecting flight
From Melbourne to Rome is 22 hours 45 minutes, with connecting flight
From Perth to Rome is 19 hours 40 minutes, with connecting flight

From Auckland to Rome is 27 hours 15 minutes, with connecting flight
From London to Rome is 5 hours 36 minutes, direct flight
From New York to Rome is 8 hours 20 minutes, direct flight
From Los Angeles to Rome is 11 hours 50 minutes, direct flight

Flying in – Leonardo da Vinci Airport is located 30km south-west of central Rome. An express train service is the quickest way to get to central Rome.

Entry requirements 
A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.

Getting around Rome
Best on foot. Bicycles and cars are available for hire. The Metro offers a convenient and fast way to get around the city, and while public buses are slower you do get to see more along the way. Taxis are best arranged through your hotel; they are notoriously difficult to flag-down on the street.