AED 404 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Rome – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Rome:

• Earliest: departs at 02:10 and lands at 08:33
• Latest: departs at 14:15 and lands at 20:38.

The flight takes about 6h 23m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Rome.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Rome takes 6h 23m, covering 6,951 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Rome range from AED 1,798 to AED 3,058, with an average of AED 2,523 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,798 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the AED 2,523 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,238 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with AED 2,858 for direct.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Rome flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 204–AED 347 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Rome flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 626, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rome is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – daily rates from around AED 117:

• Record go
• Target Italy
• Rent Smart 24
• Galdierirent
• Europcar

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) – daily rates from around AED 117:

• Rent Smart 24
• DRIVALIA
• Centauro
• Ecovia
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Rome usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Rome route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Rome most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Rome. Friday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,189 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,780, a difference of AED 591.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Rome.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 44m, compared to 9h 09m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) and 10h via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Rome is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Central European Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Spanish Steps, Fontana di Trevi, and Piazza Navona. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.