- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous museum complex with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical and Renaissance collections. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Flights from Basel to Rome depart on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $110 (€90) but you can travel from only $55 (€45) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest flight covers the 459 miles (739 km) distance in 1h 30m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 459 miles (739 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 (€90) |
Flights per day 22 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Cheapest price
$159
Average price
$1058
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Flights per day
44
Distance
739 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Basel to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Rome will cost around $1058 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $159.
Of the 44 flights that leave Basel for Rome onFri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct flights cover the 739 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the longest flights will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U21123
VY6261 · VY6108
VY6261 · VY6102
VY6261 · VY6106
KL1948+
KL1601
U21123
BA765 · BA548
VY6261 · VY6108
AF1304+
AF1193
BA759 · BA558Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $134.
Distance: 459 miles (739 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$229 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price | $318 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 57m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Rome:
A bus is $148 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Rome costing on average $229 (€187).
A bus is $165 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Rome costing on average $246 (€202).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Rome flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U21123 | 7:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h40 | 9:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA763 · BA558 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h35 | 5:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA552 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 18h00 | 2:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA560 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h00 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA548 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h15 | 11:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA554 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h40 | 4:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA546 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h45 | 11:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
BA765 · BA560 | 6:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h20 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA552 | 6:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h20 | 2:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA548 | 6:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h35 | 11:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA554 | 6:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h00 | 4:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA558 | 6:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h55 | 5:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA562 | 6:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h45 | 10:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA564 | 6:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h45 | 11:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942+ KL1609 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h15 | 10:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942+ KL1601 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 27h05 | 9:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3195+ AF1241 · AF1304 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h05 | 4:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF3195+ AF1241 · AF1504 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h55 | 2:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY6261 · VY6106 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h10 | 5:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6261 · VY6108 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h40 | 4:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6261 · VY6102 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h35 | 10:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1604+ AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h55 | 5:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1004+ AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h40 | 11:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1204+ AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 22h20 | 8:55 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1104+ AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h50 | 11:25 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1304+ AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h00 | 4:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2022+ KL1609+ KL2044 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h10 | 10:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1404 · AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h30 | 7:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA562 | 11:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h00 | 10:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA564 | 11:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h00 | 11:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA560 | 11:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h35 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA558 | 11:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h10 | 5:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA548 | 11:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h40 | 11:25 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA546 | 11:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 22h30 | 10:15 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF73+ VF106 | 11:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h45 | 11:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946+ KL1609 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h20 | 10:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946+ KL1601 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h10 | 9:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946+ KL1603 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h20 | 11:45 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3187+ AF8345+ AF1004 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h50 | 11:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF3187+ AF1141 · AF1004 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h50 | 11:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1946+ KL1605 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 26h00 | 4:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948+ KL1603 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h15 | 11:45 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948+ KL1605 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h55 | 4:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948+ KL1601 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h05 | 9:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21123 | 6:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h40 | 8:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-famous museum complex with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical and Renaissance collections. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
One of Rome’s finest art museums, known for Bernini sculptures and paintings by Caravaggio and Raphael. Advance reservation is typically required because entry is strictly timed.
The city’s historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, featuring Roman bronzes, imperial sculpture, and art with views over the Forum.
Elegant Baroque square built on an ancient stadium, lined with fountains, palaces, and lively street life. A classic area for strolling and people-watching.
Atmospheric neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and busy evening streets. Popular with visitors but still one of Rome’s most characteristic areas.
Famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna and Trinità dei Monti. A highly photographed landmark and social-media favorite.
A classic Roman pasta with pecorino Romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and a benchmark of Roman cooking.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is famous for its rich sauce without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, and pecorino Romano, closely tied to Rome’s culinary identity and served with bucatini or rigatoni.
Rome’s most famous fine-dining restaurant, offering elegant tasting menus, panoramic views, and one of the city’s most prestigious dining experiences.
A historic trattoria near the Pantheon, famous for traditional Roman dishes such as gricia, amatriciana, and seasonal specialties.
A celebrated central Rome venue known for classic Roman pasta, exceptional cured meats, and a refined but lively atmosphere.
Rome is moderate by Western Europe standards: sights are affordable, but central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated.
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Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport -> Roma Termini
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Rome by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Rome flights use the EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Rome airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited duration. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Ramps, assistance, toilets.
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