Journey information
Overview: Edinburgh to Rome flight
Flights from Edinburgh to Rome depart on average 80 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 1928 km distance in 3h 0m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1928 km |
Average flight duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Flights per day 80 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 0m |
Cheapest month to travel August |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:00 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to Rome
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£740
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Flights per day
64
Distance
1928 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Rome will cost around £740 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £38.
Of the 64 flights that leave Edinburgh for Rome every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1928 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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VY7849 · VY6110
VY7849 · VY6114
KL922 · KL1607
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KL922 · KL1603
KL932 · KL1609
BA1443 · BA558Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £568.
Distance: 1928 km
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£136 Average Price Cheapest | £158 Average Price | £568 Average Price |
6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 40h 51m Average total duration 40h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 26m Average total duration 37h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.8 - 11.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Rome flight times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Rome flights for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH963 · LH94 · LH1866 | 17:45 Edinburgh Airport | 16h15 | 10:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
LH963 · LH230 | 17:45 Edinburgh Airport | 13h50 | 07:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR6289+ QR16 · QR131 | 17:55 Edinburgh Airport | 18h35 | 12:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
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KL922 · KL1607 | 05:45 Edinburgh Airport | 12h40 | 18:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL922 · KL1603 | 05:45 Edinburgh Airport | 5h05 | 10:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL922 · KL1605 | 05:45 Edinburgh Airport | 9h40 | 15:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL922 · KL1609 | 05:45 Edinburgh Airport | 16h25 | 22:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1304 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 10h25 | 16:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1404 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 12h45 | 18:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1504 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 8h15 | 14:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1004 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 15h45 | 21:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1204 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 25h55 | 07:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
FR 5589 | 06:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3h15 | 09:20 Rome Ciampino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1465 · BA556 | 07:25 Edinburgh Airport | 8h30 | 15:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1465 · BA558 | 07:25 Edinburgh Airport | 9h10 | 16:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1465 · BA562 | 07:25 Edinburgh Airport | 13h45 | 21:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1465 · BA560 | 07:25 Edinburgh Airport | 11h20 | 18:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR32 · QR131 | 07:30 Edinburgh Airport | 29h00 | 12:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR32 · QR115 | 07:30 Edinburgh Airport | 22h15 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR32 · QR113 | 07:30 Edinburgh Airport | 35h35 | 19:05 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR6282+ QR108 · QR115 | 09:15 Edinburgh Airport | 20h30 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6282+ QR8 · QR115 | 09:15 Edinburgh Airport | 20h30 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1439 · BA556 | 09:15 Edinburgh Airport | 6h40 | 15:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR6282 · QR5942+ QR115 | 09:15 Edinburgh Airport | 20h30 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1439 · BA560 | 09:15 Edinburgh Airport | 9h30 | 18:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1439 · BA562 | 09:15 Edinburgh Airport | 11h55 | 21:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1439 · BA558 | 09:15 Edinburgh Airport | 7h20 | 16:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR6282+ QR4 · QR115 | 09:15 Edinburgh Airport | 20h30 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6283 · QR5942+ QR115 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 19h45 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1441 · BA556 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 5h55 | 15:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR6283+ QR4 · QR115 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 19h45 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6283+ QR108 · QR115 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 19h45 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1441 · BA558 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 6h35 | 16:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1441 · BA562 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 11h10 | 21:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1441 · BA560 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 8h45 | 18:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR6283+ QR110 · QR115 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 19h45 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6283+ QR8 · QR115 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 19h45 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
KL926 · KL1607 | 11:00 Edinburgh Airport | 7h25 | 18:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL926 · KL1609 | 11:00 Edinburgh Airport | 11h10 | 22:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL926 · KL1603 | 11:00 Edinburgh Airport | 23h50 | 10:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1443 · BA562 | 11:05 Edinburgh Airport | 10h05 | 21:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1443 · BA560 | 11:05 Edinburgh Airport | 7h40 | 18:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR6284+ QR110 · QR115 | 11:05 Edinburgh Airport | 18h40 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6284+ QR108 · QR115 | 11:05 Edinburgh Airport | 18h40 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1443 · BA558 | 11:05 Edinburgh Airport | 5h30 | 16:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR6284 · QR5942+ QR115 | 11:05 Edinburgh Airport | 18h40 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6284+ QR8 · QR115 | 11:05 Edinburgh Airport | 18h40 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1687 · AF1004 | 11:40 Edinburgh Airport | 10h05 | 21:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF1204 | 11:40 Edinburgh Airport | 20h15 | 07:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF1104 | 11:40 Edinburgh Airport | 23h05 | 10:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF1404 | 11:40 Edinburgh Airport | 7h05 | 18:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
VY7849 · VY6110 | 11:45 Edinburgh Airport | 5h40 | 17:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
VY7849 · VY6114 | 11:45 Edinburgh Airport | 10h45 | 22:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA8701+ BA562 | 12:00 Edinburgh Airport | 9h10 | 21:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447 · BA560 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 6h05 | 18:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447 · BA562 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 8h30 | 21:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR6286+ QR108 · QR115 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 17h05 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
BA8707+ BA562 | 14:00 Edinburgh Airport | 7h10 | 21:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR30 · QR115 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 15h40 | 05:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR30 · QR113 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 29h00 | 19:05 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
QR30 · QR131 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 22h25 | 12:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BA1449 · BA562 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 7h05 | 21:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
FR 5739 | 15:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3h15 | 18:55 Rome Ciampino Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL932 · KL1609 | 17:00 Edinburgh Airport | 5h10 | 22:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL932 · KL1605 | 17:00 Edinburgh Airport | 22h25 | 15:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL932 · KL1603 | 17:00 Edinburgh Airport | 17h50 | 10:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL932 · KL1607 | 17:00 Edinburgh Airport | 25h25 | 18:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from Edinburgh to Rome: Journey Details
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Rome, with the quickest routes taking between 6 to 8 hours, on flights operated by KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, Alitalia and Air France. There are several flights a day, from around 6:00 a.m. until just before 6:00 p.m., with connections at Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, Paris or Copenhagen.
Taking a Flight from Edinburgh
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam depart from Edinburgh International Airport, located 9 km from the city centre and linked to it by frequent Edinburgh Tramway and Airlink Express Buses, which take around half an hour to make the journey. Local buses also run from the airport to the city, but with a longer journey time. Car rentals and taxis are available at the terminal. Edinburgh's buses, including night routes, are operated by First Bus and Lothian.
Flying into Rome
The romantic city of Rome is full of monuments, museums and the archaeological remains of the Roman Empire. The Coliseum, Vatican City, the Trevi Fountain and the amazing architectural feats of the Pantheon, all bring visitors to Rome, where they can also enjoy high-end shopping, fine dining, and a growing nightlife scene. Flights from Edinburgh to Rome arrive at the Leonardo da Vinci - Fiumicino International Airport, the largest of the city's two airports. Leonardo da Vinci - Fiumicino is located 35 km South West of the city, with frequent transport links provided by the Leonardo Express Train, the Terravision Bus service, as well as by suburban trains and local buses. All four terminals have car rental desks and taxi ranks. Rome's public transport network includes trams, Metro, light railways and buses, with over twenty night routes.
FAQs: Edinburgh to Rome flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Rome by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Edinburgh to Rome generally leave from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Rome Ciampino Airport.
Edinburgh Airport is 13.5 km away from Edinburgh city centre and Rome Ciampino Airport is 15.9 km from Rome city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Rome
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited duration.
- Shops are located in all terminals, featuring brands like Gucci and Duty-Free stores.
- Parking available with options including short-term and long-term parking, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Plaza Premium Lounge, with amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in Terminal 3, with a dedicated office for inquiries.
- Bus: Terravision, SIT Bus Shuttle
- Train: Leonardo Express, FL1
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in the departure area, including duty-free and souvenir shops.
- Parking available with short-term and long-term options, short-term parking approximately 3.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge access available for a fee, with basic amenities.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 520, 720
- Train: FL4
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