Flight from Cebu to Rome

Italy is no stranger country when it comes to tourism, being the fifth most visited country in the world when it comes to international tourism arrivals. Rome, the capital alone, is the third most visited city in the European Union and has been considered among the most desirable cities to visit in the world.

Best time to fly from Cebu to Rome

Typically, the climate in Rome can be said to be Mediterranean all year-round with an average temperature between 7.5 and 24.5 degree Celsius. The peak time to visit Rome is usually around March to May, a moderate season when the rain is rare and the temperature is warm for going out. Therefore you need to expect prices to rise around this time. The off-peak season to visit Rome is usually around December during the beginning of winter season as it approaches Christmas. During this month, it will be less comfortable to go out and explore Rome for the beauty that it is due to the much colder weather. As such, visitors should check the weather reports before going to this town around this time. The good thing is, during this month, flight and hotel prices will drop like crazy.

Main airports available in Cebu and Rome

Mactan–Cebu International Airport – The Mactan–Cebu International Airport is an international airport that connects the city of Cebu with the outside world. The airport is located in Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island, a part of Metro Cebu. It is the second busiest international airport in the Philippines. The airlines that operate in this airport is AirAsia Philippines, Cebgo, Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, and Philippine Airlines. This airport consists of two different terminals. The Mactan–Cebu International Airport has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport so you can shop or dine in while waiting for the plane to arrive or depart. To go in and out of the airport is easy because there are many types of transportation available in The Mactan–Cebu International Airport for the visitors.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is the primary international airport in the town of Fiumicino that is meant to connect the city of Rome as well as other nearby areas with the outside world. Located about 30 kilometres away from the centre of Rome, the airport is one of the busiest airports in Europe, having operated by the Aeroporti di Roma. Named after the renowned polymath Leonardo da Vinci, the airport is open to the public since 1961. At an elevation of 4 meters above the sea level, the airport has four runways that are made of asphalt, each of them is 3,800, 3,900, 3,900 and 3,700 meters long respectively. It is the main hub of Alitalia, Alitalia CityLine and Vueling, as well as being the focus city of Blue Panorama Airlines, Mistral Air, Neos, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Ryanair as well as typically handles various airlines for destinations to and from more than 20 regions around Europe and around the world among others. Access and transport to the airport are not too hard since the airport is not too far off from the city and is served by direct bus connections as well as metro and trains.

Climate pattern in Cebu and Rome

Rome, just like the nearby areas within the region, is always under the hot sun during summer, which is a defining trait of its summer season. On the other hand, the winter season is milder and more humid. Based on this, the town is said to have a Mediterranean climate according to the Köppen climate classification. The average temperature is usually about 15.2 degree Celsius and could reach an average high of 20.4 degree Celsius as well as an average low of 10.0 degree Celsius. The precipitation is about 804.3 millimetres annually with the months of winter, autumn and spring having the highest occurrence of rain. If you plan to visit Rome, do take into account the climate pattern mentioned above and make sure you book your flight and hotel early if you are considering to visit Rome during the peak season.

Highlights attractions in Rome

• Piazza di Spagna – Considered as one of the famous squares that can be found in Rome, Piazza di Spagna is named after the Palazzo di Spagna. In the middle of the square, one can find the Fontana Della Barcaccia which was sculpted by Pietro and Gian Lorenzo. Nearby, there is the renowned Spanish Steps, a 135-step staircase that connects the Bourbon Spanish embassy to Church of Trinità dei Monti. The view from the stairs overlooking the piazza is something to look forward to here.
• Colosseum – Also known as Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum is an oval amphitheatre built around 70 to 80 AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian and Titus, comprising of materials such as travertine limestone, tuff (volcanic rock), and brick-faced concrete. During the time of its completion, it is regarded as the largest amphitheatre and was used extensively for gladiatorial contests and various other public spectacles that were popular back then. In the present day, it is a popular tourist attraction to visit and is included among the important venues of the procession during the Good Friday.
• Sistine Chapel – A chapel found in the Apostolic Palace, the Sistine Chapel was originally known as the Capella Magna before having renamed after the Pope Sixtus IV who restored it. At the same time, various Renaissance painters also have created a fresco series depicting the lives of Moses and Christ, and later Michaelangelo painted the chapel's ceiling. All of this would then become among the major attraction points to the chapel till this day. In the present day, the chapel is used as a papal enclave.