Brussels to Rome flights

Brussels to Rome flights are served by ITA Airways, Brussels Airlines and Ryanair, from Brussels Airport or Charleroi. Fares start from 13€, so check both Brussels airports for the best deal.

January, August and October are the busiest months for the trip to Rome.

Flights to Rome leave from two airports. Brussels Airport (BRU), also called Zaventem, is the main international airport, about 12km from the centre. Its single terminal is divided into Pier A for Schengen flights, including Rome, and Pier B for non-Schengen flights. Get there by the Airport Line bus or by direct train from Brussels-Luxembourg station.

Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) is the second option, used mostly by budget carriers. Reach it by the shuttle from Midi station or by bus from Charleroi-Central station.

Check which airport your airline uses before you set out.

You will land at either Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino Airport (CIA).

From Fiumicino, the Leonardo Express train is the fastest way into Rome, running directly to Termini Station every 15 to 30 minutes. The regional FL1 train is a cheaper option for other districts, and Cotral buses stop at Tiburtina railway station and Piazza dei Cinquecento.

From Ciampino, take a Cotral or Schiaffini bus to the local train station, or a direct bus to central Rome.

Official taxis charge fixed fares into the city centre, and private hire vehicles wait at designated points at both airports.

Rome is a vast open-air museum. Walk between the Colosseum and the Roman Forum to see the heart of the ancient empire.

Vatican City houses the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and the Sistine Chapel.

Beyond the ruins, Rome's piazzas are made for a coffee and people-watching, and its shopping streets range from high-end fashion to local boutiques. End the day in a traditional trattoria in Trastevere or one of the lively bars nearby.