FCO to WAW Turbulence Forecast
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for FCO–WAW
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About the FCO–WAW route
The Rome to Warsaw route is a short European hop covering just 825 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 33,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.
The route is served by Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 33,000 feet over a distance of 825 miles (717 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.
Rome to Warsaw Flight Time
How long is the flight from FCO to WAW?
33,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
The Rome (FCO) to Warsaw (WAW) flight takes approximately 2h 15m,
covering 825 miles (717 nautical miles) at 33,000 feet.
The route is operated by Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa.
Actual flight time may vary by 10–20 minutes depending on wind conditions and routing.
Turbulence levels on FCO–WAW
What to expect at each phase of the flight
SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible
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Turbulence by month
Best seat on FCO–WAW
Airbus A320
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Rows 10–20
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
Totally smooth January flight. The seatbelt sign came on once briefly over the channel but nothing actually happened. Great trip.
Leisure traveler · January
I always expect the worst on longer flights but this one surprised me. Very little turbulence, only a few small bumps on descent. Manageable even for me.
Nervous flyer · April
Did Rome to Warsaw last January and it was genuinely one of the smoothest long-haul flights I've had. Barely any movement the whole way.
Frequent flyer · January
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rome to Warsaw flight turbulent?
The FCO–WAW route typically experiences smooth turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 16.6/100.
When is turbulence worst on FCO to WAW?
Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on FCO to WAW?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 10–20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from FCO to WAW?
The FCO to WAW flight takes approximately 2h 15m, covering 825 miles (717 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly FCO to WAW?
The main airlines operating this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.
Data Sources
- PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
- SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
- EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
- Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route
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