ceb65 Posted March 18, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Hello everyone, I have read recommendations for arriving at FCO in Rome 3 hours early for international flights, which we will do. But we are flying to Olbia, Sardinia after our cruise and were wondering if arriving 2 hours before the flight would be enough time since it is in the same country? We plan to take the train from the port to get to the airport and the flight is at 2:25 PM. So I am wondering what time to disembark (we will self-disembark) and use the trains to get to the airport. This is our first time flying to Rome. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted March 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Two hours is fine for flyers who are not headed to the US. I would allow at least two and a half hours to get from your ship to the airport if taking the trains, since it is a bit of a "get on/get off" deal: ship --> free port shuttle to port entrance --> bus to train station --> local train into Rome --> local train or express train to airport. Might even allow a bit more as you may have some wait time between various modes of transport. Had you thought of possibly just taking a ferry from Civi to Olbia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Ferries run overnight. Make it an adventure! https://ssl.directferries.com/ferry/secure/booking_redirect_df.aspx?stdc=DF10COM&grid=0&rfid=193&psgr=2&curr=9&retn=false&rfidr=194&_ga=2.113174404.1448742135.1521420317-460737708.1521420317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted March 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2018 We have flown out of FCO to usa and to France many times... flights in Europe generally do not have the same level of security... so 2 hours works for check in. You do not say what cruise line... most lines have a transfer from the ship to the airport which is reasonable priced. I agree you might look into the ferry... that might be more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceb65 Posted March 19, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I'm sailing on NCL EPIC, already booked flights to Olbia. I will call NCL tomorrow to check on the shuttle, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I agree with cruisemom42 about 2 hours on this type of flight. Good luck with all of this. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 19, 2018 3 hours before a international flight and 1 hour for a domestic flight is pretty standard, however it would depend on the country and also the airlines requirements. I don't think you would have issues and would have plenty of time if you got off at 8am for your 2.25pm flight. The train should take around 2 1/2 hours if you get the right connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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