Cheap flights from Aberdeen to Rome

Book several weeks ahead on this route, because every itinerary connects and the better-timed seats go first. December is the cheapest month in the calendar, but the weeks around Christmas and New Year can still tighten availability. January and February are generally quieter, and the Italian summer months are popular with holidaymakers. Midweek departures from Dyce often leave more choice than weekend ones.

Connections are the norm on this route, so the routing matters as much as the fare: some carriers price bags and changes into the ticket, others sell the seat first and add extras later. Wizz Air and Easyjet are the low-cost names in the list, while KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines are full-service carriers; Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines, Loganair Limited and Wider are the other operators. Check whether your itinerary is one ticket or two, because that changes who protects you if a connection is missed.

If you land late, your onward options from Rome can shrink quickly, especially from Ciampino. Fiumicino is the larger airport with rail links into the centre, while Ciampino is closer to the south-eastern side of the city and relies more on road transport. Both airports have public transport into Rome, but the right station or stop can matter as much as the flight time. Check the airport code before you travel.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F, L · 230 V

Language

Italian

Emergency number

112, 113, 115

Driving side

right

Calling code

+39

Internet domain

.it

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Rome

2.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Rome)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Price baggage, seat selection and priority boarding before you compare low-cost fares.
• Check whether your Rome ticket lands at Ciampino or Fiumicino.
• Allow connection time if separate tickets put baggage and check-in on you.
• Confirm your passport or ID meets Italy's entry rules before booking.
• Compare December with the weeks around Christmas and the summer months.