Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Rome?

Perth (PER) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 13m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Rome?

Flights connecting via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 54m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Rome?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 45% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Rome?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the lowest average return price of $828.

Which airlines fly to Rome?

Etihad Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rome from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rome. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Rome on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Rome?

Air China, Turkish Airlines, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Rome

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome?

There are 12 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rome?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to Rome.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rome?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rome may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rome. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $2,592 to $1,654. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,466.

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18:20 - 18:20

MEL

FCO

33h 00m

1 stop

10:25 - 17:00

FCO

MEL

20h 35m

1 stop

$1,466Etihad Airways

Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov

12:00 - 18:25

MEL

FCO

38h 25m

2 stops

15:35 - 12:15

FCO

MEL

35h 40m

2 stops

$1,468Turkish Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

21:30 - 19:10

MEL

FCO

29h 40m

1 stop

21:10 - 09:00

FCO

MEL

27h 50m

1 stop

$1,472China Eastern

Sat, 1 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

16:30 - 18:30

MEL

FCO

35h 00m

2 stops

19:50 - 20:35

FCO

MEL

38h 45m

2 stops

$1,505Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

21:30 - 19:10

MEL

FCO

29h 40m

1 stop

13:55 - 20:20

FCO

MEL

46h 25m

2 stops

$1,525Multiple Airlines

Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 23 Aug

17:20 - 06:25

MEL

FCO

21h 05m

1 stop

10:25 - 17:00

FCO

MEL

20h 35m

1 stop

$1,528Etihad Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Fri, 30 Oct

11:00 - 19:10

MEL

FCO

40h 10m

1 stop

21:10 - 09:00

FCO

MEL

27h 50m

1 stop

$1,529China Eastern

Thu, 30 Jul - Sat, 22 Aug

11:00 - 19:10

MEL

FCO

40h 10m

1 stop

21:10 - 09:00

FCO

MEL

27h 50m

1 stop

$1,532China Eastern

Wed, 8 Jul - Fri, 4 Sep

11:00 - 19:10

MEL

FCO

40h 10m

1 stop

20:15 - 10:00

FCO

MEL

27h 45m

1 stop

$1,536China Eastern

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 1 Nov

15:30 - 18:20

MEL

FCO

36h 50m

2 stops

19:45 - 20:40

FCO

MEL

38h 55m

2 stops

$1,543Turkish Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

Air China flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome

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Air China

8 Aug

MEL19:40Melbourne

30h 50m

1 stop

FCO18:30Rome Fiumicino

31 Aug

FCO20:30Rome Fiumicino

34h 25m

1 stop

MEL14:55Melbourne

$1,558

Air China

8 Aug

MEL19:40Melbourne

30h 50m

1 stop

FCO18:30Rome Fiumicino

31 Aug

FCO20:30Rome Fiumicino

34h 25m

1 stop

MEL14:55Melbourne

$1,569

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Etihad Airways

19 Oct

MEL18:20Melbourne

33h 00m

1 stop

FCO18:20Rome Fiumicino

22 Nov

FCO10:25Rome Fiumicino

20h 35m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,466

Etihad Airways

23 Sept

MEL17:20Melbourne

21h 05m

1 stop

FCO06:25Rome Fiumicino

30 Oct

FCO10:25Rome Fiumicino

20h 35m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,528

Etihad Airways

7 July

MEL17:20Melbourne

21h 05m

1 stop

FCO06:25Rome Fiumicino

18 Aug

FCO11:35Rome Fiumicino

20h 15m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,583

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Mon 19/10

18:20-18:20

1 stop33h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 22/11

10:25-17:00

1 stop20h 35m

$1,466

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Tue 22/9

12:00-18:25

2 stops38h 25m

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15:35-12:15

2 stops35h 40m

$1,468

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Melbourne

Sat 1/8

21:30-19:10

1 stop29h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 18/8

21:10-09:00

1 stop27h 50m

$1,472

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MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

16:30-18:30

2 stops35h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 5/11

19:50-20:35

2 stops38h 45m

$1,505

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MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

21:30-19:10

1 stop29h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 23/8

13:55-20:20

2 stops46h 25m

$1,525

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MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

17:20-06:25

1 stop21h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 30/10

10:25-17:00

1 stop20h 35m

$1,528

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MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

11:00-19:10

1 stop40h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 22/8

21:10-09:00

1 stop27h 50m

$1,529

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

11:00-19:10

1 stop40h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 4/9

21:10-09:00

1 stop27h 50m

$1,532

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

11:00-19:10

1 stop40h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 1/11

20:15-10:00

1 stop27h 45m

$1,536

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

15:30-18:20

2 stops36h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 21/11

19:45-20:40

2 stops38h 55m

$1,543

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Rome?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rome?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rome. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $652. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Rome from Melbourne Airport during January instead. Flights to Rome in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $666.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rome?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rome from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rome for around $1,732 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rome from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,512 on momondo.

How have Melbourne Airport to Rome flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Rome flights are approximately 8% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Rome takes 21h 20m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Rome

How far is Melbourne to Rome by plane?
There are 15957.4 km between Melbourne and Rome. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome?
There are 12 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rome as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rome?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to Rome.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rome?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rome may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rome. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Rome?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Rome is Etihad Airways (40% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Emirates (14%), Qatar Airways (13%), and China Eastern (12%).

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China Eastern	PriceFrom $947	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 221 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,150	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,444 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,174	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,406 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,253	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,310	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,453	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 460 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,515	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 154 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,536	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,528 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,832	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,581 reviews	Search Emirates flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,841	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,771 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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