Weather Upgrade · right now
+5°C
Dublin 17° CloudRome 22° Sunshine
Cloud → Sunshine
Warmer, but you’ll still want a layer.
Worth the bother?
7/10 Worth a look.
“8°C warmer for 2h 55m in the air. A fair swap for a grey week.”
- 8°C warmer than Ireland’s usual 14°C
- 7 rainy days a month, against Ireland’s 12
- 6 hours of sun a day, against 3
- Short hop: 2h 55m direct
- Fares about 26% below usual for this route
How we work this out
Worth the bother is worked out from the same facts every time: how much warmer, drier and sunnier it usually is there than in Ireland that month, how long the flight is, how good the place is, whether something’s on and, when we have enough fares for the route, whether the month is unusually dear or cheap. We use the usual weather for the month so one freak day can’t swing it. When you tell us what you’re after (snow, Christmas markets, walking and so on), the weather part asks how well the usual weather fits that, not just how warm it is. Nobody can pay to change a score, and plenty of places score low on purpose.
“Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only. Miss that and you're waiting for the next one. Saturday flights, so Saturday to Saturday is the easy one.”
Dublin to Rome, in short
Ryanair, MW and Aer Lingus flies 3 times a week, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, leaving around 19:55. The flight takes about 2h 55m. Returns start around €73 in November and climb to about €914 in February. Saturday flights make a Saturday-to-Saturday week the easy option.
Dublin → Rome fares
Cheapest month to fly from Dublin
November is the cheapest month in our recent searches, with returns from about €73. Each bar is the lowest direct return fare found for that month; prices change daily, so check live before you book.
Cheapest month Dearest month · Fares from searches by travellers, updated 26 Oct.
Timetable
When the flights go
Ryanair, MW and Aer Lingus, flying on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Fares found for October to March and May to June.
Departure times are local and change with the season. Flights home usually leave around 11:05.
Your options
Dublin or another airport?
Only Dublin flies direct to Rome from Ireland. Shannon flies on Thursdays, is about €553 dearer at its cheapest than Dublin and is about a 2h 30m drive away.
Flying from Dublin
The honest airport tips
- Ryanair mostly flies from Terminal 1 and Aer Lingus mostly from Terminal 2. Check your booking before you're standing in the wrong one with the good coat on.
- Security opens at 02:30 in Terminal 1 and 03:30 in Terminal 2. Allow 2 hours for short-haul, and skip the "I'll just nip to the shop".
- Liquids and laptops can stay in your bag at security. Yes, really. Mammy still packs the clear bag, just in case.
- Book parking online before you go; it's cheaper than paying at the barrier. A few euro saved is a coffee earned.
The place
Rome, the honest verdict“Three thousand years of history and the best pasta of your life. You will walk 20,000 steps and regret nothing.”Scores, where to stay and what nobody tells you about RomeWhere to stay in Rome
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The trip
Dublin to Rome in numbers
Good for a long weekend
Christmas and St Stephen’s Day 2026: take Mon 28 to Thu 31 Dec off (4 leave days), 10 days offThere are Friday flights to start it. Seven ideasDublin to Rome
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Dublin to Rome?
About 2h 55m direct, with Ryanair, MW and Aer Lingus.
Which days are there flights from Dublin to Rome?
Recently, flights have gone on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the live search for your dates.
What is the cheapest month to fly Dublin to Rome?
November, with returns from about €73 in our recent searches. The dearest month was February, at about €914.
Is there a time difference between Ireland and Rome?
1 hour ahead of Ireland.
Can you fly Dublin to Rome direct in winter?
Yes. We found direct fares through the winter months.