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Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Rome flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Rome.

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).

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,260 return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with AED 2,671 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 165–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 13% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Abu Dhabi to Rome route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,100 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at AED 2,578, a difference of AED 477. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 15 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Roma Termini Railway Station, Rome City Centre, and Spanish Steps. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:10 and lands at 08:32
• Latest: departs at 14:10 and lands at 20:32.

The flight takes about 6h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of AED 2,361. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Rome takes 6h 22m, 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.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 709, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Rome flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 05m, compared to 9h 06m via Istanbul (IST) and 9h 14m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Rome is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Central European Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 5:

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

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) – daily rates from around AED 18:

• Rent Smart 24
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Budget
• Centauro

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Rome range from AED 1,730 to AED 2,879, with an average of AED 2,361 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,730 counts as a good deal.