{ "response": { "Key": "MAD-ROM", "orig": { "code": "MAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Madrid", "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain", "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "ROM", "type": "airport", "city": "Rome", "fullCity": "Rome, Italy", "airport": "Leonardo da Vinci Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Madrid to Rome?", "answer": "The flight from Madrid to Rome is about 830 miles and typically takes 1 hour 59 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly longer at 2 hours 6 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Rome?", "answer": "From Rome Fiumicino Airport, the fastest option is the Leonardo Express train, which reaches Roma Termini in about 32 minutes and runs every 15 minutes; regional trains also serve other stations like Tiburtina and Ostiense. Taxis have a fixed fare of €55 to the city center and are available outside the terminals. Several bus companies connect the airport to Termini and other points, with departures from designated stands. Car rental, car sharing, and private chauffeur services are also available. The train is the most used and efficient way into the city.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-to-and-from", "title": "Fiumicino Airport Transport: How to Get to and from FCO | ADR", "favicon": "https://www.adr.it/o/adr-new-theme/images/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-bus", "title": "Fiumicino Airport buses: routes, stops and timetables | ADR", "favicon": "https://www.adr.it/o/adr-dxp-theme/images/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino%20Aeroporto%20railway%20station", "title": "Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station", "time_published": "2025-11-27T16:48:57Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino_Aeroporto_railway_station", "title": "Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-11-27T16:48:57Z" }, { "url": "http://adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/pax-fco-taxi", "title": "Taxi - ADR", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Madrid to Rome?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available from Madrid (MAD) to Rome (FCO). Iberia operates a daily red-eye departing around 21:12 or 22:12, and Wizz Air flies a red-eye on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays departing at 23:15. The Iberia flights land before midnight, arriving the same night, while the Wizz Air departure arrives in the early hours of the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Madrid to Rome?", "answer": "Iberia, ITA Airways, Air Europa, Elite Airways, Wizz Air, and Ryanair all fly nonstop from Madrid to Rome. Iberia operates the most flights with 98 per week (median fare around $292), followed by ITA Airways at 40 weekly (median $230, often the low-fare leader), Air Europa with 30 weekly (median $257), Elite Airways with 28 weekly, Wizz Air at 17 weekly, and Ryanair with 12 weekly flights.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Madrid and Rome?", "answer": "Common layovers include Barcelona, Zurich, Munich and Paris, offering broad connections and efficient transfers within Europe, with no visa needed for intra‑Schengen travel." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Rome?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and thinner tourist numbers." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Madrid to Rome?", "answer": "Bring a valid passport or national ID card, proof of onward or return travel if required, a payment method for baggage and carry any necessary vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Rome?", "answer": "Fiumicino is Rome's main international gateway with the widest range of airlines and connections. Ciampino is closer to the centre and primarily serves low‑cost European carriers." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Madrid, the fastest and most popular option is the Metro (Line 8, pink) which connects Nuevos Ministerios to the airport in about 15–20 minutes for a modest fare. Several EMT city buses (notably the Exprés Aeropuerto route 203) run 24/7 from Atocha and Cibeles, taking roughly 40 minutes. Renfe Cercanías trains (lines C-1 and C-10) also serve Terminal 4 from stations like Atocha and Chamartín. Taxis and ride‑share services are widely available at a higher flat‑rate cost, while driving and parking are possible but more expensive and less convenient than public transit.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/servicios-asistencia-pasajaros/meet-and-assist", "title": "Assistance services at Madrid Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/acceso-prioritario-fast-track", "title": "Preferential access at Adolfo Suarez Airport - Fast Track - Aena VIP Services", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid%E2%80%93Barajas%20Airport", "title": "Madrid–Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:26:07Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolfo_Suárez_Stadium", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Stadium", "time_published": "2026-01-20T00:40:19Z" }, { "url": "http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-adolfo-suarez/airport-services/shops-and-restaurants/sunglass-hut.html&p=1575047980206&t=t2", "title": "Sunglass Hut | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Rome airport?", "answer": "Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods directly inside the terminals, but there are several nearby hotels connected by shuttle, such as the Hilton Rome Airport which is linked to the terminals via a covered walkway. Sleeping inside the airport is possible airside where you can find reclining chairs and armrest-free benches, though landside options are limited and security may prevent lying on the floor.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/rome-fiumicino-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Rome Fiumicino Airport Guide (FCO) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:42Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/italy/lazio/rome/activities/fiumicino_airport_rome_fco_to_rome_round_trip_private_transfer-XJLMUV?property=ROMWI", "title": "Fiumicino Airport Rome (FCO) to Rome - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/rome-fiumicino-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Rome Fiumicino Airport Reviews (FCO)", "time_published": "2024-10-21T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/italy/lazio/rome/activities/private_transfer_from_rome_to_fco_airport-X1SGSF?property=ROMWI", "title": "Private Transfer : From Rome to FCO airport", "time_published": "2026-04-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-to-and-from", "title": "Fiumicino Airport Transport: How to Get to and from FCO | ADR", "favicon": "https://www.adr.it/o/adr-new-theme/images/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounges/rome-fiumicino-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Rome Fiumicino Airport Lounges (FCO)", "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Leonardo da Vinci Airport?", "answer": "Rome Fiumicino Airport offers currency exchange offices inside all terminals. There is a Christian Catholic Chapel in Terminal 1's departure hall and multi-faith prayer rooms in Terminal 1's arrival hall (near door 6) and in the extra-Schengen boarding area near gate E18. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-airport-map", "title": "Fiumicino Airport Map: terminals, gates and airport layout | ADR", "favicon": "https://www.adr.it/o/adr-dxp-theme/images/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-airport-services/", "title": "Airport services - ADR", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino_Airport", "title": "Rome Fiumicino Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-06-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino%20Aeroporto%20railway%20station", "title": "Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station", "time_published": "2025-11-27T16:48:57Z" }, { "url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/servizi", "title": "Facilities and services at Airport of Rome Fiumicino", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Madrid and Rome airports?", "answer": "At Madrid-Barajas (MAD), travelers with disabilities or reduced mobility can book a personalized Meet & Assist escort service online at least 72 hours in advance, with agents providing support from check-in to boarding. Rome Fiumicino (FCO) offers priority security and passport control for passengers with reduced mobility, along with a 24-hour first-aid station, and families can find nurseries, kids’ areas, and over 700 complimentary strollers in the boarding zones; assistance should be arranged through your airline at least 48 hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/servicios-asistencia-pasajaros/meet-and-assist", "title": "Assistance services at Madrid Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-adolfo-suarez/airport-services/shops-and-restaurants/madrid-duty-free.html&t=t2", "title": "Madrid Duty Free | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid%E2%80%93Barajas%20Airport", "title": "Madrid–Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:26:07Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=178292758", "title": "Madrid–Barajas Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2007-12-16T14:38:20Z" }, { "url": "http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-adolfo-suarez/airport-services/shops-and-restaurants/madrid-arrivalshop.html&t=t2", "title": "El Mercado Madrid Duty Free | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-airport-services/", "title": "Airport services - ADR", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-faq1", "title": "FAQ - ADR", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino%20Aeroporto%20railway%20station", "title": "Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station", "time_published": "2025-11-27T16:48:57Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino_Airport", "title": "Rome Fiumicino Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-06-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.adr.it/en/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/servizi", "title": "Facilities and services at Airport of Rome Fiumicino", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Madrid to Rome?", "answer": "On nonstop flights from Madrid to Rome, the most common aircraft are the Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737-800, and Airbus A321-100, operated by airlines like ITA Airways, Iberia, and Air Europa. Other types such as the Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A320 family, and even the Airbus A318 also appear, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these short-haul routes, though specific amenities depend on the carrier and aircraft configuration.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Madrid to Rome?", "answer": "The nonstop flights from Madrid to Rome are operated by Iberia (oneworld), ITA Airways (SkyTeam), Air Europa (SkyTeam), plus unaligned carriers Wizz Air and Ryanair. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but those are the only carriers and alliances on direct flights.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Madrid to Rome?", "answer": "On Madrid–Rome flights, Basic Economy often excludes a checked bag. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins allow more." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Madrid to Rome?", "answer": "Madrid to Rome flights typically offer Economy class; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are uncommon on this short‑haul route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible, business, and first‑class tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic or light fares typically do not." } } } }