Cheap flights from Glasgow to Rome

Late December and early February can be almost as cheap as the lowest point, so it pays to check the weeks on either side. January is the cheapest month on this route, while July, August and the Christmas and Easter holiday periods usually cost more. Midweek flights can also beat weekend ones, and Rome's summer heat is another reason to avoid peak season if you have flexibility.

Some carriers on this route sell a low base fare and charge separately for bags, seats and priority boarding, while others include more in the ticket. That gap matters more than the headline price, especially on a short flight where a hold bag can change the total. The airlines named for this route are Easyjet, Wizz Air Malta, Jet2, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aer Lingus, Eurowings Discover, Emerald Airlines, BA CityFlyer and Lufthansa. Direct flights exist, but not every fare or itinerary offers them, so check the journey time and any change of aircraft before you book. With a connecting itinerary on separate tickets, you carry the risk if the first flight is late.

Both Rome airports have bus and taxi links into the centre, and Fiumicino also has a rail link, so the transfer is straightforward but not identical from each. Ciampino is the closer of the two to central Rome, while Fiumicino is larger and sits farther out, which can add time after a late arrival. Check which airport your ticket names, since the two are on different sides of the city and a taxi to the wrong one is an expensive mistake. Watch for unofficial taxis and keep your luggage close on busy services.

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

• Check the passport and entry rules that apply to your nationality for Italy before you book.
• Confirm whether your flight uses Ciampino or Fiumicino and price the transfer into Rome.
• Read the baggage rules on your fare, especially where hold bags are not included.
• If your itinerary has a connection on separate tickets, allow time to collect and recheck bags.
• Compare midweek and weekend departures, since January is the cheapest month.
• Remember that Rome's summer and holiday periods can raise fares and crowd the city.