Flying from Glasgow to Rome: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Glasgow to Rome. Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the main airports in Glasgow.
When it comes to working out where to land in Rome, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the chief entry points.
3 hours 10 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Glasgow to Rome. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Rome is 1 hour ahead of Glasgow.
With 3 flights a week between the two airports, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Glasgow to Rome with Jet2 at 06:55. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from GLA to FCO is with Jet2 at 08:15.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Glasgow to Rome. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You don't need a visa for Italy if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before organising your cheap flights from Glasgow to Rome, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
You can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to Rome leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Begin your trip at GLA and land at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When taking off from GLA, you can take a direct flight from Glasgow to Rome with Jet2.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Glasgow to Rome departing from Glasgow International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Wroclaw Airport (WRO)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 33 minutes.
Have an early flight from Glasgow to Rome? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Glasgow International Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Rome. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Glasgow International Airport and Rome:
Wroclaw Airport (WRO)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in about 53 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 38 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to Rome, stay in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 51 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to Rome. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. After your flight from Glasgow to Rome, allow for a drive time of approximately 42 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
The journey will take about 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some cosy hotels where you can rest ahead of your adventure near CIA. Unwind after your flight from Glasgow to Rome at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Rome
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Rome is P3,716. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P8,674. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from Glasgow to Rome, reserve your journey 8 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Glasgow to Rome. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Rome
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Glasgow to Rome. August is the most popular month to visit Rome. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Schedule your flight from Glasgow to Rome for August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rome to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Rome, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are attractions you won't want to skip in Rome.
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