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Museo Faggiano
A private archaeological house museum where accidental renovations revealed Messapian, Roman, medieval, and later layers beneath a family home. Compact, unusual, and very popular with visitors seeking
Flights from Rome to Lecce depart on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 314 miles (506 km) distance in 1h 10m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 314 miles (506 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Flights per day 15 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 12:30 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$434
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Flights per day
15
Distance
506 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Rome to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Lecce will cost around $434 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 15 flights that leave Rome for Lecce onWed, Jun 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct flights cover the 506 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 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.
FR 3074
FR 5842
AZ1623
AZ1623+
05 - 59R
AZ1623+
05 - 58R
AZ1621
AZ1619
AZ1623
FR 3074
FR 5842Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $11, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$201 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lecce:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lecce costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $177 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lecce costing on average $201 (€163).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Lecce flights for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ2044 · AZ1641 | 2:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 3h40 | 5:40 PM Brindisi Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2044 · AZ1641+ 05 - 57R | 2:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h55 | 7:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
AZ2044 · AZ1641+ 05 - 58R | 2:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h50 | 10:50 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
AZ2044 · AZ1641+ 05 - 59R | 2:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h20 | 12:20 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
AZ1623 | 5:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h10 | 6:25 PM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1623+ 05 - 59R | 5:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h05 | 12:20 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
AZ1623+ 05 - 58R | 5:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h35 | 10:50 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
AZ1625 | 9:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h15 | 11:00 PM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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