Journey information
Overview: Lugano to Rome flight
Flights from Lugano to Rome depart on average 60 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 15 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 333 miles (537 km) distance in 1h 10m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 333 miles (537 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Flights per day 60 |
Direct flights 15 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
Cheapest month to travel May |
First flight 04:45 |
Last flight 23:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Lugano to Rome start from as low as $45 (€36) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $139 (€112) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 60 daily trains from Lugano to Rome with 15 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 10m but the average duration is 1h 21m
Train Operators
- Travel from Lugano to Rome with ITA, Aeroitalia, and easyJet
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is ITA.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
- First train typically departs at 04:45 AM and the last at 11:00 PM
The cheapest and fastest flights from Lugano to Rome
Cheapest price
$141
Average price
$509
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Flights per day
44
Distance
537 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lugano to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Rome will cost around $509 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
Of the 44 flights that leave Lugano for Rome onFri, Jan 16, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct flights cover the 537 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the longest flights will take 1 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lugano to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €36.
Distance: 333 miles (537 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€112 Average price | €99 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lugano to Rome flight times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Rome flights for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ2109 | 6:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 7:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ2125 | 8:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 9:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 16 | |||||
LH7433+ LH99 · LH232 | 5:05 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h35 | 11:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH279 · LH96+ LH5184 | 5:10 AM Milan Linate Airport | 6h15 | 11:25 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ2013 | 5:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 6:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX1639+ LH6907+ LH232 | 5:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h55 | 11:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1639+ EN8117+ LH232 | 5:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h55 | 11:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1639+ LX2804+ LX3434 | 5:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h25 | 12:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN8817+ LH100 · LH1868 | 5:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h30 | 12:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5639+ LH100 · LH1868 | 5:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h30 | 12:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1600 · AZ1578 | 6:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 5h25 | 11:25 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN4164+ SN2643+ LH1868 | 6:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 6h25 | 12:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
XZ2020 | 6:10 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h15 | 7:25 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ2021 | 6:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 7:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1773 · AZ1784 | 6:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 4h40 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2055 | 7:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 8:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1727 · AZ1724 | 7:45 AM Milan Linate Airport | 4h20 | 12:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1639 · AZ1612 | 7:55 AM Milan Linate Airport | 3h30 | 11:25 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ120 · AZ107 | 8:05 AM Milan Linate Airport | 5h05 | 1:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2029 | 8:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 9:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1851+ LH2062+ LH21 · LH236 | 8:35 AM Milan Linate Airport | 8h15 | 4:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 3 transfers | |
LH1851+ LH109+ LH236 | 8:35 AM Milan Linate Airport | 8h15 | 4:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1851+ LH105+ LH236 | 8:35 AM Milan Linate Airport | 8h15 | 4:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1299 · AZ1270 | 8:55 AM Milan Linate Airport | 6h05 | 3:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2045 | 9:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 10:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH6905+ LH106+ LH1870 | 9:45 AM Milan Linate Airport | 7h30 | 5:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1765 · AZ1766 | 10:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 4h35 | 2:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1653 · AZ1616 | 11:15 AM Milan Linate Airport | 4h10 | 3:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2133 | 12:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 1:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
XZ2022 | 12:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h15 | 2:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ312 · AZ325 | 1:20 PM Milan Linate Airport | 5h55 | 7:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1281 · AZ1274 | 1:45 PM Milan Linate Airport | 5h55 | 7:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2071 | 2:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 3:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX1629+ LX2808+ LX3436 | 2:05 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h25 | 7:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ2059 | 3:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 4:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1787 · AZ1794 | 3:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 3h35 | 7:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2061 | 4:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 5:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1857 · LH123 · LH230 | 4:25 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 15h10 | 7:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5125+ LH123 · LH230 | 4:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 15h05 | 7:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1701 · AZ1752 | 4:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 5h05 | 9:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2097 | 5:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h10 | 6:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
XZ2024 | 5:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h15 | 6:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH9491+ LH124 · LH1866 | 5:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 16h05 | 10:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9491+ LH94 · LH1866 | 5:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 16h05 | 10:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Lugano to Rome Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano 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.

- Carnevale di Roma, a festive celebration with parades, masks, and street performances
- Festa della Repubblica, a national holiday commemorating the founding of the Italian Republic with military parades
- Natale di Roma, the celebration of Rome's founding featuring historical reenactments and events
- Roma Jazz Festival, an annual music festival showcasing international jazz artists and performances.
- Ferragosto, a public holiday in August marking the peak of summer with beach outings and family gatherings
- Pasqua, Easter celebrations in April featuring religious processions and traditional feasts
- Ognissanti, All Saints' Day in November, a time for honoring loved ones with visits to cemeteries and local festivities.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Popular airports from Lugano to Rome
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited duration.
- Shops are located in all terminals, featuring brands like Gucci and Duty-Free stores.
- Parking available with options including short-term and long-term parking, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Plaza Premium Lounge, with amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in Terminal 3, with a dedicated office for inquiries.
- Bus: Terravision, SIT Bus Shuttle
- Train: Leonardo Express, FL1
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