Piraeus to Rome flights
Rome lies 1,045 km (649 mi) north-west of Piraeus, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Piraeus | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Italy |
| Population | 163,688 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | ATH, 26 km out | CIA, 12 km out |
Clocks in Rome are 1 h behind Piraeus right now, so a 2 h 5 min journey lands only 1 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rome
Crossing from Greece into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Piraeus
Piraeus is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Rome
Rome is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,226 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, 24 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport | CIA | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,226 ft | 427 ft |
| Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | FCO | 24 km (15 mi) | 12,801 ft | 13 ft |
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Staying in Rome
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Common questions
How far is Rome from Piraeus?
1,045 km (649 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Piraeus.
How long does it take to get from Piraeus to Rome by air?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Piraeus and Rome?
Rome is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Athens).
Which airports are used for Piraeus to Rome flights?
Typically Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA); Rome also has FCO.
What currency do I need in Rome?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rome?
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.