Travelling from Rome to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Rome. Explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when reserving your flight from Rome to Stansted Airport (STN).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Rome to Stansted Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is 1 hour behind Rome. Stansted Airport is located in London.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Stansted Airport (STN), with 44 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to STN is the 06:00 Ryanair service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 21:30 with Ryanair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to STN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Stansted Airport (STN) take off from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Rome to Stansted Airport with Jet2. This well-known airline offers services from FCO.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Rome to STN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The distance from central Rome to FCO is about 32 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Have an early flight from Rome to Stansted Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) has direct flights from Rome to Stansted Airport (STN).
From CIA, direct flights from Rome to STN are available with Jet2.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Rome to Stansted Airport, check out these options when departing from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 42 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your flight from Rome to STN:
About Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Stansted Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport to the centre of London is about 1 hour in a car. It's approximately 64 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Stansted Airport (STN)
R 422 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to Stansted Airport. Return flights start from R 919. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Rome to STN when you book 7 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey tend to be at their lowest.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Rome to Stansted Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Stansted Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to London in April when it's quieter.
When booking your flight from Rome to STN, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Rome to Stansted Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
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