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Among airlines operating Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Rome Fiumicino Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• ITA Airways

Flights from Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

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

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ITA 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport:

• Economy class
• First Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £288 return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with £438 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £59–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA and ITA Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £411 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £480 – a £69 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome Fiumicino Airport are Rome City Centre, Roma Termini Railway Station, and Fontana di Trevi. These are among the most viewed places in Rome Fiumicino Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 07:35
• Latest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 16:00.

The flight takes about 5h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 78% above the route average of £429. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport takes 5h 50m, covering 2,279 miles.

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 Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £198, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

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 Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 47m, compared to 10h 11m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 10h 20m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Rome Fiumicino Airport is 1 hour behind Riyadh (Central European Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Target Italy
• Record go
• Rent Smart 24
• Galdierirent
• Europcar

Return flights from Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino Airport range from £359 to £572, with an average of £429 over the past 12 months. Anything below £359 counts as a good deal.