Rome to Poole flights
Poole lies 1,479 km (919 mi) north-west of Rome, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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 | Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.3 million | 151,500 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | CIA, 12 km out | BRS, 90 km out |
Clocks in Poole are 1 h behind Rome right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Poole
Crossing from Italy into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Poole
Poole is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bristol Airport (BRS), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,598 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bournemouth Airport (BOH, 13 km), Southampton Airport (SOU, 51 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,598 ft | 622 ft |
| Bournemouth Airport (regional) | BOH | 13 km (8 mi) | 7,454 ft | 38 ft |
| Southampton Airport (regional) | SOU | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,191 ft | 44 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Poole from Rome?
1,479 km (919 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome.
How long does it take to get from Rome to Poole by air?
About 2 h 39 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 Poole?
Poole is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Rome).
Which airports are used for Rome to Poole flights?
Typically Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Bristol Airport (BRS); Poole also has BOH, SOU.
What currency do I need in Poole?
The Pound (GBP).
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.