Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Flights

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

The airport that provides air service to the city of Rome is Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, which is located about twenty-one miles from the centre of the city at the Via dell'aeroporto di Fiumicino in the town of Fiumicino. Those wishing to reserve a flight from the airport make low-cost travel arrangements using ebookers. There are dozens of airlines operating out of the airport, including Air China, Air France, Air Italy, and Alitalia.

Parking at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport International Airport

Long-term parking is available at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for a fee of €18 a day or €69 a week in the long-stay car park. There are automatic pay machines located at the lot's exits, as well as kiosks in the airport, which take major credit cards along with cash payments.

Transportation to the Airport

Traveling the twenty-one miles from the city's business district to the airport is possible using several transportation services. Bus service to the airport is available from the city for a cost of €4.50. The trip from Rome can be made by train as well, at a cost of €11 from the Roma Termini Station to the Fiumicino Airport Station. Taxis from the city to the airport are also available, costing around €40 for the forty-five-minute trip.

A Meal Before Leaving

There are plenty of restaurants located in the airport, where you can get a meal before departing Rome. Those looking for a quick meal can eat at one of the McDonald's restaurants located in several of the airport's terminals or grab a few slices of pizza at PizzaChef. Chef Express offers light snacks and beverages, but for a full sit-down meal, consider Gusto or Ciao Ristorante, both offering Italian street foods to give you a last taste of Rome before your flight takes off.

Flying into Sharm El Sheikh

With many attractions, Sharm El Sheikh is one of the busiest tourist areas in Egypt. Finding the best travel deal to this bustling area is easy, courtesy of ebookers. Whether you are traveling for fun or business, ebookers will find the most competitive travel deal for you. Your arrival will be at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, which is ten miles from downtown Sharm El Sheikh and a 20-minute drive by taxi.

Ground Transport at Sharm El Sheikh Airport

One of the biggest advantages of using ebookers to plan your flight is the convenience of a full service from the comfort of your home. The ebookers website lets you book your car rental online before leaving for Sharm El Sheikh. Operating at the airport are both local and international car rental companies, including the well-known Hertz and Thrifty. Other modes of transport are public buses and minibus taxis. The typical taxi fare from the airport to the city is 40 Egyptian pounds. There are also tourist taxis, which charge about 80 Egyptian pounds.

The Weather in Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh is situated in the Red Sea region, which has a sub-tropical, arid climate. The temperatures normally lie between 180C and 230C in winter and between 330C and 370C in summer. The average temperature of the Red Sea region is between 230C and 280C throughout the year.

Major Attractions in Sharm El Sheikh

The top-ranked attraction in Sharm El Sheikh, as ranked by tourists themselves, is Ras Mohamed National Park, featuring Red Sea snorkelling as one of the activities. Another major attraction is the biblical Sinai Mountain, situated approximately 143 miles from Sharm El Sheikh. Contact ebookers today for current specials on Sharm El Sheikh travel.