Travelling from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Houston. Check out your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when searching for a flight from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to FCO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from Houston to FCO departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
IAH is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Searching for a handy hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, browse these options when setting off from William P. Hobby Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 1 hour and 42 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 22 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Houston to FCO, unwind in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
About Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near FCO:
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 51 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is ج.م. 12,162. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 25,913. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to secure cheap tickets from Houston to FCO. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a larger selection of flight times and travel dates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport across the month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can quickly pick a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Rome, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Rome. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Houston to FCO during then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rome right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Houston to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are top sights which should be on every Rome itinerary.
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