Rome (ROM) to Boston (BOS) flights

With KLM, every day is an opportunity to take a flight from Rome to Boston and discover the most European of American capitals. Pack comfortable shoes because you're about to land in the most pedestrian-friendly city in the country. With our flights, always punctual and scheduled at convenient times, you can even treat yourself to a long weekend of leisure with the family.

With KLM, flights from Rome to Boston are even enjoyable when traveling with children. Our entertainment programs offer hundreds of titles with a wide selection of movies and cartoons for the little ones, along with a selection of the most famous video games and tasty menus with burgers and fries.

Remember to indicate the presence of any children up to and including 11 years at the time of booking if as they fly with KLM at a reduced fare (if applicable), and the whole family can travel together.

To ensure that intercontinental journeys, such as flights from Rome to Boston, are not too tiring for the little ones, you can book a travel crib suitable for children weighing up to 10 kg and up to 65 cm tall. Also, remember that your children can become Flying Blue members and receive discounts and benefits on all over 150 routes operated by KLM from the age of two onwards.

Practical information for flights from Rome to Boston

KLM offers flights from Rome to Boston arriving at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Getting to downtown Boston from Logan Airport is easy and convenient. You can take a taxi, and in be there in less than half an hour, or you can use the MBTA transportation system, which includes buses and subways, as well as ferries. From the airport, you can take the free Route 66 bus located outside the terminal, which will take you to the Logan dock in 15 minutes to catch a boat to downtown Boston in just 7 minutes.

Best time to visit Boston

Boston is a vibrant and welcoming city all year round. You can book flights from Rome to Boston in different seasons, and each time, you'll discover a different and fascinating side of this city that elegantly combines European traits with the USA culture. There is usually snow in winter and the summer is warm without being uncomfortable.

What to see in Boston

A short trip is not enough to see all the beautiful things Boston has to offer. Ideally, you should explore the city on two or three different occasions to discover how the landscapes and outdoor activities change. There are so many places of interest, and you can also discover them by reading our guide to Boston. Don't miss:

• Museum of Fine Arts, with a collection of 500,000 works, from Ancient Egypt to contemporary art;
• Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox;
• Institute of Contemporary Art, an important museum of contemporary art;
• Old North Church, Boston's oldest church (1723);
• Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence was read, housing an interesting museum about the revolution;
• Copley Square, the square with the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church in Back Bay;
• Massachusetts State House with its golden dome, completed in 1798;
• Benjamin Franklin Statue in front of Boston Latin School, America's oldest public school (1635);
• Boston Public Garden, the city's large park;
• Bunker Hill, where the first major battle of the American Revolution took place on June 17, 1775;
• New England Aquarium, with over 1,000 species of aquatic animals, a large shark tank, and a coral reef with Caribbean species;
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the immense market founded in 1742;
• USS Constitution, the world's oldest warship;
• Harvard University in nearby Cambridge.

Flights from Rome to Boston: Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Boston in America?

Boston is the capital of the state of Massachusetts, located on the east coast of the United States. The city is situated on a series of peninsulas connected by bridges and underwater tunnels. It is the most important city in the region known as New England, which includes six states and was home to the earliest British colonies in America.

How many hours is the flight from Rome to Boston?

With KLM, it takes about 13 hours to fly from Rome to Boston.

What time is it in Boston?

The time difference between Boston and Italy is 6 hours behind. Since the two time zones have different start and end dates for daylight saving time, Boston may be only 5 hours behind Italian time for short periods.

What to do in Boston? In Boston, you never get bored. But if you only stay for a short time there are at least three things you should do to say you know the city at least a bit.

• Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, with interactive exhibits, costumed characters and vessels of the period, and relive the Tea Party Rebellion that sparked the American Revolution.
• Walk the Freedom Trail, which runs throughout Boston and touches on all 16 points that played a key role in the Revolutionary War. You can book the guided tour or follow the trail from America's oldest public park, the Boston Common, marked by a red brick path.
• Spend the evening at the Quincy Market Colonnade, home to one of the city's most popular comedy clubs, dozens of restaurants and shops.

What to eat in Boston?

It is easy to eat well in Boston because there are restaurants from all the major world cuisines. Not to be missed, however, are the seafood specialities. Boston is famous for offering fresh seafood and excellent lobster, crab and clam dishes.