{ "response": { "Key": "ATH-FCO", "orig": { "code": "ATH", "type": "airport", "city": "Athens", "fullCity": "Athens, Greece", "airport": "Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "FCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Rome", "fullCity": "Rome, Italy", "airport": "Leonardo da Vinci Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Athens to Rome?", "answer": "Flights from Athens to Rome cover about 670 miles and typically take 2 hours and 5 minutes nonstop. The return leg from Rome to Athens is slightly faster at 2 hours, a small difference that is not worth calling out separately. Multiple airlines offer daily nonstop service, including ITA Airways, Ryanair, Aegean, and Sky Express.", "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" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Athens to Rome?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Athens to Rome are operated by ITA Airways, Aegean, Ryanair, and Sky Express, with Volotea also offering nonstop service. Together they offer up to 96 weekly flights — ITA Airways alone operates 49 per week — and departures are daily across all carriers. The flight takes about two hours, and the cheapest nonstop fares are typically found on Sky Express, with median prices around $239, while ITA Airways offers a lower median fare of $233.", "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. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. 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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. 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_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights", "route_options", "route_aircraft" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Rome?", "answer": "Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) offers several ground transport options to the city center. The fastest and most-used is the Leonardo Express train, a nonstop service to Roma Termini taking about 32 minutes. Regional trains also connect to stations like Tiburtina and Ostiense for wider city access. Official white taxis provide door-to-door service with a fixed fare of €55 to central Rome, while buses from multiple operators serve Termini and other hubs. Ride-share and car rentals are available but less common for direct city-center trips.", "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" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Athens to Rome?", "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from Athens to Rome. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye do exist: Turkish Airlines operates an overnight leg from Istanbul (IST) to Rome that departs at 21:55 and arrives at 23:35 the same night, with a layover in Istanbul of 2 to 4½ hours after a connecting flight from Athens on Turkish Airlines or Aegean.", "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 Athens to Rome?", "answer": "ITA Airways (AZ) operates the most frequent nonstop service from Athens to Rome, with about 49 weekly flights and a typical median fare around $233. Aegean Airlines (A3) offers around 28 weekly nonstop flights, with a median fare near $418. Ryanair (FR) also flies this route nonstop with about 10 weekly flights (fares not consistently reported), and Sky Express (GQ) provides nonstop options roughly 9 times a week, noted as a low-fare leader with a median around $239.", "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 Athens and Rome?", "answer": "Connecting on this short route is unusual because frequent non‑stops take about two hours. If you do connect, common layovers are Istanbul, Zurich, Munich or Vienna, but they significantly increase total travel time." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Rome?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than the summer peak." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Athens to Rome?", "answer": "Bring a valid passport or national ID card, since both Greece and Italy are in the Schengen Area; no visa is needed for EU citizens. Have a payment method for any baggage fees, and carry proof of onward travel if required by your airline. No vaccination certificates are currently mandatory for this route." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Rome?", "answer": "Rome has two airports. Fiumicino is the main international hub with the widest connections and is about 30 km from the centre. Ciampino is closer to the city and mainly serves low‑cost carriers." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Athens, the Metro Line 3 and Suburban Railway run directly to the airport terminal, taking about 40 minutes and are the fastest and most popular choice. Express bus routes X93, X95, X96, and X97 offer a cheaper alternative, with 24-hour service and a travel time of roughly an hour. Taxis and ride‑share services are readily available for a door‑to‑door journey, while driving yourself means you can use the airport’s parking facilities.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens%20Airport%20station", "title": "Athens Airport station", "time_published": "2025-12-30T10:04:42Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_Airport_station", "title": "Athens Airport station", "time_published": "2026-05-23T02:23:19Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_International_Airport_S.A.", "title": "Athens International Airport S.A.", "time_published": "2026-06-14T17:54:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Athens_Hellinikon_International_Airport_attack", "title": "1973 Athens Hellinikon International Airport attack", "time_published": "2026-05-03T15:55:50Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public%20transport%20in%20Athens", "title": "Public transport in Athens", "time_published": "2026-04-30T18:43:30Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Leonardo da Vinci Airport?", "answer": "Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) has currency exchange offices, a Christian Catholic Chapel in Terminal 1’s departure hall, a multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 1’s arrival hall near door 6 and another near gate E18 in the extra-Schengen boarding area, and free Wi‑Fi 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" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Athens to Rome?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop Athens–Rome route are the Airbus A321neo and A320neo, with Aegean and ITA Airways operating the A321neo and Sky Express using the A320neo. ITA also flies the Airbus A220-200 and occasionally the A320 on this route. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these Airbus narrowbodies are the typical equipment; Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these flights.", "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" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Athens?", "answer": "Athens Airport has several lounges: the Lufthansa Business Lounge in Terminal B (Schengen) near gate B12 offers a buffet, bar, and Wi-Fi for eligible passengers. The Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge in Hall A (non‑Schengen) provides complimentary drinks, conference facilities, and airside access via Priority Pass or business class. Goldair CIP lounges are available in both Schengen and non‑Schengen areas, and the Goldair Handling x AIA Lounge serves the Satellite Terminal.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ATH", "title": "American Express Lounges at Athens International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ATH", "title": "American Express Lounges at Athens International Airport | Amex IN", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en/lounges/greece/athens-international/ath6-aristotle-onassis-lounge", "title": "Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge ATH AIRPORT Hall A Athens International (Eleftherios Venizelos) | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/greece/athens-international-eleftherios-venizelos/ath6-skyserv-aristotle-onassis-lounge", "title": "Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge ATH AIRPORT Hall A Athens International (Eleftherios Venizelos) | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://next.loungebuddy.com/en/ATH/lufthansa-lounge-terminal-b-schengen-4pV3LAk7PN?source=aff--airportparkinghelper&utm_campaign=affiliate-aff--airportparkinghelper&utm_medium=link&utm_source=affiliate¤cy=USD", "title": "Lufthansa Lounge", "time_published": "2023-09-15T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Athens to Rome?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Athens–Rome flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Athens to Rome?", "answer": "Flights from Athens to Rome typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is 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 class; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not." } } } }