Highly Sociable Posted August 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 5, 2014 We are travelling with our American cousins on the QE in November. They have an option of a direct flight back to Dallas from Rome at 11.30am on the final day. Do you think that is cutting it too fine? They should be able to get off at 7.30am and if we book them a taxi will be at the airport by 9am, so that gives them time for check in. Anyone done this before? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laktex Posted August 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Personally I would not risk it. Why put pressure on yourself after what will be hopefully a great cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellie1145 Posted August 23, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2014 We flew back from Rome late last night, only a European flight, but Rome airport is HUGE! It took simply ages to get to our gate, walked miles then had to get a train. I wouldn't want to have only 2 hours to get through security and get to the gate. I think that is cutting it a bit fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted August 23, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2014 We have done this twice, with bus from ship to airport booked through the cruiseline (in our case, Celebrity). We had priority departure from the ship, very efficient bus service with commentary, luggage assistance, etc., and arrived at the airport in plenty of time for checkin and boarding. If Cunard provides such an option, I would take it, even if more expensive than a car service. The trip is about an hour long. A midday flight should not be a problem, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane T Posted August 23, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2014 We are travelling with our American cousins on the QE in November. They have an option of a direct flight back to Dallas from Rome at 11.30am on the final day. Do you think that is cutting it too fine? They should be able to get off at 7.30am and if we book them a taxi will be at the airport by 9am, so that gives them time for check in. Anyone done this before? Thanks Rome airport check-in is pretty hairy, expecially when travelling to the US. I'd give myself much more time. Take a later flight or stay a day or two in Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted August 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2014 That would be DOABLE, but cutting it fine. As others said, FCO airport (and I am guessing this IS the airport you are talking about) is a mess. Security checks to the US are tedious and longwinded as well. Better check with the airline if more than the standard 2-hour checkin deadline is needed. If you do wish to take this early-ish flight, I would suggest this self-debarkation option, wherby you schlepp ypur own bags off the ship, rather than waiting for your allocated time to come up. Pre-booking a taxi is also a good idea. Also, unless it is a weekend, you might get stuck in commuter traffic around 07.00 to 08.30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzseeka Posted August 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2014 We flew back from Rome late last night, only a European flight, but Rome airport is HUGE! It took simply ages to get to our gate, walked miles then had to get a train. I wouldn't want to have only 2 hours to get through security and get to the gate. I think that is cutting it a bit fine. Us too - what a shambles! Rome airport was not a good experience! I wouldn't risk it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highly Sociable Posted August 24, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Thanks for all your replies. Our cousins have decided that it was too tight to risk and so are overnighting in Rome. To be honest, they didn't take too much persuading. Who could turn down an extra days holiday...and in Rome to boot :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlewood Posted August 24, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I realize it's late to comment now, but I've twice flown back to New York from Rome on the same morning as disembarking from a Cunard cruise. Both times I arranged for the earliest possible Cunard transfer (around 7 am), arrived at FCO by 8 or so, and had absolutely no problem making flights that left in the 11 to 12 noon time frame. I even had time to spend my exta euros at the shops in the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItalianGuest Posted August 25, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hello, just back from QE... the disembarkation in Civitavecchia (Rome) has been very quick and I've been able to leave the ship before the 8:30, according to the schedule. The first groups have left the ship at 7:30. Hope It helps! Regards ItalianGuest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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