Rome to Leiden flights
Leiden lies 1,291 km (802 mi) north-west of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 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.
| Rome | Leiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | The Netherlands |
| Population | 2.3 million | 119,713 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | CIA, 12 km out | RTM, 23 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Leiden
Crossing from Italy into The Netherlands: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Leiden
Leiden is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 25 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 23 km (14 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Leiden from Rome?
1,291 km (802 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome.
How long does it take to get from Rome to Leiden by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Leiden?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rome to Leiden flights?
Typically Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM); Leiden also has AMS, EIN.
What currency do I need in Leiden?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.