Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 35 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London.
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 1 hour behind Rome, where Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can select from 255 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to LGW is the 06:45 LEVEL service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:55 with easyJet.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from FCO to London. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You can travel directly to London departing from FCO. Touch down at one of these airports following your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London. The most popular include:
We make it simple to find a flight from FCO to London with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Italy. But before booking your cheap tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 51 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 39 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near FCO. Whether you have an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to London
R 453 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,026. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from FCO to London, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The trip will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from FCO to London, settle in at a hotel close to LGW. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to London, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from FCO to London around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are must-do's during your London adventure.
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