Bristol to Rome Flights

Flights from Bristol to Rome are easy to find, as are hotel rooms when you use ebookers to help with locations and reservations. Once all roads led to Rome, but the short flight to the airport outside the city is much quicker than the overland journey, allowing you to enjoy everything from the historical architecture and ruins to fabulous food and shopping.

Bristol Airport

The Bristol Airport is located about 8 miles from the commercial centre of the city. bus services is available from the city to the airport and runs about every 2 hours. The most convenient way to make the trip is by taxi, which takes around 20 minutes and costs approximately £25. If you're driving to the airport instead, you can park in the long-term Silver Zone car park. Parking rates begin as low as £3.34 a day, depending on current specials. Regular price for the Silver Zone is £6.68 a day. Shuttle service is available from the lot to the terminal.

Airlines providing flights to Rome include EasyJet, Air France and Alitalia. A non-stop flight to Rome from Bristol takes about two and a half hours. If you wish to eat before boarding, there are several restaurants available in the airport, including Burger King and Subway or Dexters Restaurant for larger meals.

Influential Rome

Rome is located on the Tiber River and serves as the capital of Italy. For thousands of years, Rome has been a cultural centre in Europe, influencing both Europe and the world. Today it's a major tourist destination, attracting millions with its many museums and historical sites.

Things to Know about Rome

Flights to Rome arrive at the Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, located outside the city's borders about 21 miles from the centre of town. Travel into the city can be done by train to the Termini Station and takes about 30 minutes at a cost of €8. The shuttle bus takes about an hour and will cost you €9. For a taxi, expect a cost of €45 for the half-hour to 45-minute trip.

Once you arrive in Rome, you'll find that the weather is mild throughout the year. In the summer, the average high temperature is around 24°C. It cools down a bit during the spring and fall, with highs dropping into the mid-teens. Winters can be a little chilly though, with temperatures averaging between 3 and 7 degrees.

The weather has little effect on the city's many available attractions. The museums remain open year-round, with incredible artwork at locations such as the Giorgio do Chirico House Museum. You can also shop at some of the finest couture shops in the world along the Via Condotti. For those interested in history, Rome possesses several well-preserved historical sites. You can visit ancient sites, from Caesar's tomb to the Coliseum, or famous renaissance and baroque era sites like the Piazza del Campidoglio or the Vila Farnesina.

A Trip to Remember

Over 10 million visitors arrive in Rome each year. It's easy to become one of them with flights from Bristol to Rome booked through ebookers. After your arrival, you can begin what will surely be a trip to remember, exploring the ancient city and enjoying everything form the art to the food.