Flights Brussels → Rome
BRU → FCO
How long is the flight from Brussels to Rome?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Rome (FCO) takes about 1h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels to Rome, operating with aircraft such as the Airbus A320, Airbus A319, and Boeing 737-800. The destination airport in Rome opened in 1947 and currently handles over 51 million passengers annually.
The Brussels (BRU) → Rome (FCO) route is operated by ITA Airways, Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Rome: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Rome (FCO) heads south-east for about 1,173 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Rome it is 2.4 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating BRU-FCO
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Frequently asked questions about BRU-FCO
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Rome (FCO) takes about 1h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 5 airlines: ITA Airways, Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Brussels-Rome route is about 1,173 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
