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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:39
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 22:54.

The flight takes about 2h 39m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rome takes 2h 39m, covering 2,327 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 range from $311 to $489, with an average of $378 over the past 12 months. Anything below $311 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $378 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 $306 return via Madrid Barajas (MAD), compared with $374 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $51–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Rome flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 10%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rome is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – daily rates from around $2:

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

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) – daily rates from around $7:

• Rent Smart 24
• DRIVALIA
• Centauro
• Ecovia
• Budget

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rome usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and 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 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 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 12% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rome. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $354 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $398, a difference of $44.

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. 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 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 are Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and Tempio Maggiore di Roma. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Rome 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.

Both short and long-stay parking is available at Heathrow Airport. Short-stay parking is located just a short walk from the terminal buildings and can be pre-booked. 24-hour security is in operation at long-stay parking areas and a shuttle service departs from the long-stay car park every 10min to take passengers to the terminals. This shuttle ride also takes around 10min so remember to factor this into your arrival. Prices for parking at Heathrow vary depending on the length of your stay.

There are several airlines that offer direct flights from London Heathrow to Rome. Passengers can fly directly to Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome with Alitalia, British Airways, and with Eurowings. Flights from London Heathrow to Fiumicino Airport with SWISS Airlines and Lufthansa generally involve a single stopover en route. It is also possible to fly to Ciampino Airport (CIA) in Rome from London Heathrow when you book with multiple airlines. However, this route will also usually involve one stopover and journey times tend to be longer when flying to Ciampino Airport.

Both Fiumicino Airport and Ciampino Airport are well connected with Rome city centre. Passengers arriving at Fiumicino can take Fiumicino airport trains from the station located opposite Terminal 1. These trains depart roughly every 15min and take approximately 30min to reach the city centre. Ticket fares cost around €15 (£14). From Ciampino Airport, passengers can take an airport shuttle bus, which costs around €5 (£6). This service departs from the car park outside the main terminal.

Although Fiumicino Airport does not have a hotel connected to its main terminals, there are several hotels very nearby. Hotel Euro House Inn Fiumicino is situated close to the airport and a shuttle service is provided to take passengers to this location. This hotel is usually very busy with airport passengers, so it is a good idea to book far in advance. You could also stay at the Hilton Garden Inn nearby. Ciampino Airport does not have an on-site hotel but also has accommodation in the vicinity, such as the Hotel Anna or the Hotel Villa Guilia.