Travelling from London to Rome: what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Rome, you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
When it comes to choosing where to land in Rome, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the primary gateways.
2 hours 30 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from London to Rome. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Rome is 1 hour ahead of London.
The most popular route for flights from London to Rome is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Take your pick of 49 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going first thing, the earliest flight from LHR to FCO is the 06:10 British Airways option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 19:30 with British Airways.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to Rome, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you have a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling to Italy for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap flight from London to Rome.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're searching for a direct flight from London to Rome, they're available from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Get from LHR to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) without making any stops.
British Airways is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from London to Rome departing from LHR.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from London to Rome. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Cork Airport (ORK)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Rome or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Rather start your trip at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? This popular terminal also offers nonstop flights from London to Rome — you can seamlessly connect to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When departing from LGW, you'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from London to Rome. Soar above the clouds with any of these carriers:
Split up your flight from London to Rome with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Heathrow Airport and Rome are:
Cork Airport (ORK)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Rome:
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 39 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 51 minutes.
If you have a late flight from London to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from London to Rome has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 42 minutes by car. Central Rome is approximately 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from London to Rome:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Rome
At the moment, R 424 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Rome. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 781. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from London to Rome, book your journey 10 months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from London to Rome. If you need 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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Best time to go to Rome
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Rome. August is the busiest month for a trip to Rome. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from London to Rome in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Rome around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Rome
After booking your flight from London to Rome, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just two of the top attractions to put on your Rome must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Roman Forum.
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