Traveling from Rome to Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Rome. Check out your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when reserving your flight from Rome to Incheon International Airport (ICN).
The average time for a direct Rome to Incheon International Airport flight is 11 hours 25 minutes.
Seoul is eight hours ahead of Rome. Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul, which follows the UTC+9 timezone.
With 15 direct flights a week between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the busiest route. Asiana Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6pm. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from FCO to ICN is with Korean Air at 10pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Rome to ICN.
Heading off during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Incheon International Airport (ICN) operate out of this terminal.
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Rome to Incheon International Airport departing from FCO. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Most passengers prefer to fly with T'Way Air between FCO and ICN.
Asiana Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 65.79% of its services landing on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Rome to ICN leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Traveling from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometers in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Incheon International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Break up your flight from Rome to Incheon International Airport with a stop at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). A major stopover between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and ICN, it's a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
CIA is about 18 kilometers from central Rome. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to ICN flight:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you have a late flight from Rome to Incheon International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ICN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Rome to Incheon International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is roughly 48 kilometers from central Seoul. How long it takes to get there in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Incheon International Airport is AED 998. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,713. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Rome to ICN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Rome to Incheon International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rome to Incheon International Airport.
The best time to fly from Rome to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Rome to Incheon International Airport (ICN). July is when most people visit Seoul. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Rome to ICN flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Incheon International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Incheon International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are highlights which should feature on any good Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
You've visited Seoul, now it's time to explore other parts of South Korea. Journey around 257 kilometers south-east to Daegu to tick off its popular sights. From Modern Art Statue to Alive Aquarium Daegu and Jung-gu District, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in South Korea, head for Daejeon, roughly 153 kilometers south-east of Seoul. Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs are among its highlights.