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 25m, respectively.

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 35% 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.

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

Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

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As of October 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 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 13:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 003Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8

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

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

6:00 - 20:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 103Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3

0:20 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

34h 25m1 stop Istanbul

19:45 - 22:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R9 651Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Dec 3

0:55 - 21:55CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

22h 00m1 stop Istanbul

6:55 - 23:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R10 233Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

17:00 - 19:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

27h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

23h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 631Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

12:35 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

25h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 10:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 681Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

17:00 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

23h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:45 - 10:55FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 698Kenya Airways

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Jan 9

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

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 17:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 764Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12

19:55 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

23h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:55 - 9:40FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R11 329Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3

19:55 - 11:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

18:35 - 15:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

R12 874Lufthansa

Sat, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 19

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20:00 - 13:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

17h 30m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

14:30 - 10:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R8 837Air Algerie

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

20:00 - 13:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

17h 30m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

14:30 - 10:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R8 854Air Algerie

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

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

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 13:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 003Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

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

15h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 13:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 070Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

9:45 - 18:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

32h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

33h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 947Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

17:00 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

26h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:40 - 15:50FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 296Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

8:20 - 17:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

33h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Athens Eleftherios V.

6:15 - 13:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Addis Ababa Bole

R11 777Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

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 243Emirates

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

19:20 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 50m2 stops Zurich Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

20:15 - 9:20FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 05m1 stop Zurich

R12 957SWISS

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12

18:40 - 20:05DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

25h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:50 - 17:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

19h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 655Emirates

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 26

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Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 12

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 15m

1 stop

FCO5:45Rome Fiumicino

Oct 19

FCO7:10Rome Fiumicino

13h 00m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R8 937

Ethiopian Air

Oct 26

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m

1 stop

FCO20:30Rome Fiumicino

Nov 8

FCO23:00Rome Fiumicino

13h 30m

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 003

Ethiopian Air

Oct 6

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 15m

1 stop

FCO5:45Rome Fiumicino

Oct 13

FCO23:00Rome Fiumicino

14h 30m

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 070

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Nov 22

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m

1 stop

FCO9:45Rome Fiumicino

Dec 3

FCO19:45Rome Fiumicino

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 651

Turkish Airlines

Oct 31

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

FCO21:55Rome Fiumicino

Nov 14

FCO6:55Rome Fiumicino

15h 05m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R10 233

Turkish Airlines

Nov 16

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

37h 55m

1 stop

FCO13:50Rome Fiumicino

Nov 24

FCO6:55Rome Fiumicino

15h 05m

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CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

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R9 651

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0:55-21:55

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17:00-19:45

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R10 681

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2 stops21h 10m

R10 698

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1 stop25h 15m

R10 764

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19:55-18:00

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9:55-9:40

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R11 329

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19:55-11:20

1 stop16h 25m

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2 stops20h 00m

R12 874

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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 768, 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 465.

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 R11 280 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 R10 067 on momondo.

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Best price found	R5 449
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 449. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Rome Fiumicino Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R9 003.

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 October 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 956	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 041 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R6 355	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 38 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Condor	PriceFrom R6 522	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 606 reviews	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 434	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 538 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 816	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 357	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 667 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 096	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 244 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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