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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:39
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 22:39.

The flight takes about 2h 39m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport takes 2h 39m, covering 2,324 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport range from $308 to $484, with an average of $374 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $374 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $303 return via Madrid Barajas (MAD), compared with $371 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by ITA Airways and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 12%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Target Italy
• Rent Smart 24
• Galdierirent
• Europcar

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $347 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $395, a difference of $48.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• ITA Airways

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 56m, compared to 5h 01m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 48m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Rome Fiumicino Airport is 1 hour ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome Fiumicino Airport are Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and Tempio Maggiore di Roma. These are among the most viewed places in Rome Fiumicino Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights:

• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

London Heathrow Airport has some very high-end lounges that will give you fine dining, drinks, Wi-Fi, charging points, reading materials and a modern, peaceful environment in which to do some work. Plaza Premium and No1 Lounge are all available at a fee and can be booked online or at the airport.

British Airways only allows service and emotional support animals in the cabin of the plane. They have partnered with PetAir UK, which is a veterinary-owned organisation, experienced in flying with animals to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for your pet to fly from London to Rome in the hold.

The city centre is easy to reach by taxi, bus, train or car hire. If you choose to take the train, you will find the reliable Leonardo Express; it connects the airport with the central Roma Termini station every 15-30min, depending on the time of day. The trip averages 32min and is a non-stop service.

There are several solutions for getting euros or lire at the airport, including a bank in the arrivals hall at Terminal 3, currency exchanges at all the terminals and several cash points across the airport.