How long does it take to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg or Cape Town, and flying into Rome Fiumicino Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 13h 10m and 14h 35m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino?

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino

Which airlines fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport from South Africa according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Prices for flights from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of August 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rome Fiumicino Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:20 - 5:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

21h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 - 20:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 577Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

14:30 - 5:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

15h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 - 3:55FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 577Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

17:45 - 21:50CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

28h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

16:40 - 7:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R9 885Condor

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

16:35 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 40m1 stop Istanbul

19:25 - 23:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R9 982Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 25

17:45 - 21:50CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

28h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

16:40 - 7:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R10 192Condor

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

18:35 - 22:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

28h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl

10:50 - 7:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 40m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main

R10 386Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6

17:20 - 13:50CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

21h 30m1 stop Istanbul

14:50 - 12:05FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R10 434Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 27

18:35 - 22:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

28h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl

10:50 - 7:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 40m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main

R10 499Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6

12:35 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 - 10:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 064Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 3

12:35 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 - 10:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 129Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 3

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9:45 - 6:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

20h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

23:00 - 8:20FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 353Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

10:05 - 20:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

34h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:10 - 5:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R12 276Emirates

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7

10:05 - 13:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

27h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:45 - 20:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R12 276Emirates

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

7:40 - 22:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

15h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:40 - 17:20FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 615Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

9:45 - 19:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

33h 25m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Athens Eleftherios V. Duesseldorf Intl

22:25 - 8:20FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 663Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

19:00 - 11:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

18:35 - 8:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R14 020Lufthansa

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

18:55 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

20h 45m1 stop Madrid Barajas

16:35 - 9:50FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R14 488Air Europa

Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 25

8:20 - 21:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 - 20:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 682Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 27

18:00 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

21h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

10:50 - 10:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 716Lufthansa

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

8:20 - 21:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 20:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R42 932Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15

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Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 20

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m

1 stop

FCO5:45Rome Fiumicino

Sept 27

FCO7:10Rome Fiumicino

13h 00m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R8 577

Ethiopian Air

Oct 2

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m

1 stop

FCO21:30Rome Fiumicino

Oct 18

FCO7:10Rome Fiumicino

13h 00m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R8 674

Ethiopian Air

Oct 5

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

FCO5:45Rome Fiumicino

Oct 20

FCO7:10Rome Fiumicino

13h 00m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R8 690

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Sept 8

JNB18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 35m

1 stop

FCO9:30Rome Fiumicino

Sept 23

FCO18:25Rome Fiumicino

15h 25m

1 stop

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 889

Air Europa

Sept 8

JNB18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 35m

1 stop

FCO9:30Rome Fiumicino

Sept 21

FCO18:25Rome Fiumicino

15h 25m

1 stop

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 293

Air Europa

Sept 10

JNB18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

FCO15:40Rome Fiumicino

Sept 18

FCO10:30Rome Fiumicino

23h 20m

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JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 761

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R9 982

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18:35-22:55

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R10 386

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14:50-12:05

1 stop20h 15m

R10 434

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18:35-22:55

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R10 499

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12:35-6:45

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8:55-10:30

1 stop24h 35m

R11 064

Cape TownRome

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12:35-6:45

1 stop19h 10m

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Wed 3/2

8:55-10:30

1 stop24h 35m

R11 129

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport from South Africa is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 530, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Rome Fiumicino Airport in November, then you should wait until February to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 127.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rome Fiumicino Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rome Fiumicino Airport for around R10 827 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rome Fiumicino Airport from South Africa for as low as R9 853 on momondo.

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Best price found	R5 782
Fastest flight time	13h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Rome Fiumicino Airport from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R5 782. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 577.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport takes 13h 10m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
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As of August 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rome Fiumicino Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R4 819	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 035 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R6 179	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 37 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Condor	PriceFrom R6 342	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 571 reviews	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 050	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 529 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R8 342	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 227 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R8 958	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 059 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 007	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 478 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 544	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 722 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 071	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 653 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 789	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 198 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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