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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:37
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 00:22.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Rome Fiumicino Airport takes 2h 37m, covering 2,301 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 to Rome Fiumicino Airport range from $179 to $411, with an average of $272 over the past 12 months. Anything below $179 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $272 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $152 return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with $271 for direct.

Jet2 is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while ITA Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights are:

• Jet2: 90% on time
• ITA Airways: 89% on time
• British Airways: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$142 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 to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, Evening flights for 7%, and Night flights for 7%.

One-way fares from London to Rome Fiumicino Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $66, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London to Rome Fiumicino Airport may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually 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 to Rome Fiumicino Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 15m.

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

• Milan Linate (LIN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from London to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $260 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $323, a difference of $63.

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

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

• British Airways
• Wizz Air
• easyJet
• ITA Airways

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 56m, compared to 4h 59m via Milan Linate (LIN) and 5h via Turin Citta Di Torino (TRN).

Rome Fiumicino Airport is 1 hour ahead of London (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 Colosseum. These are among the most viewed places in Rome Fiumicino Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: 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:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: 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.

If you’re a British national, you will not need a visa to travel to Rome, provided you are not planning on staying for longer than 90 days in any 180-day period. For stays that exceed this, you must contact the Italian Embassy prior to travel. Passports must also have a minimum of 3 months remaining on them from the day you plan to depart Italy.

A popular way to reach London’s airports is to use the express trains that are available. You can take the Stansted Express from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport (STN) in about 45min, the Heathrow Express from Paddington to Heathrow Airport (LHR) in around 15min or the Gatwick Express from Victoria to Gatwick Airport (LGW) in approximately 30min.

You can use the KAYAK sort function to get results on the airlines that complete this route releasing the least CO2. For example, British Airways releases about 76% less carbon dioxide on this route compared to the industry average. Instead of around 762 kg of CO2 being emitted per passenger, it releases about 181 kg.

Even though you can travel directly from London to Rome, it might be more convenient or economical for you to take an indirect flight. Popular stopover locations include Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which Lufthansa often uses, and Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is normally used by SWISS.