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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow to Rome? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Rome flights are currently cheapest in December.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Rome

Alternative London Heathrow to Rome routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London Heathrow to Rome? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$206
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week480

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Rome: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Rome: Rome Ciampino and Rome Fiumicino.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Rome is $206. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Rome.
British Airways, American Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from London Heathrow to Rome.
As of March 2025, there are 240 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Rome.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Rome is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from London Heathrow Airport, the cheapest airport near Rome is Rome Fiumicino – which is 22.9 km away from the centre of Rome. We've found flights into this airport from $206.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rome on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rome but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rome is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. August is typically the warmest month in Rome, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rome.

Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rome: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rome is 2 hours 42 minutes.

  • London Heathrow Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Rome is 1 hour ahead of London.

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most traveled route, with 49 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from LHR to FCO is with British Airways at 19:30. Opt for the first departure with British Airways at 06:10 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from LHR to Rome.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

  • Direct flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rome are available for booking. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is where you'll arrive.

  • British Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rome.

  • We make it a breeze to plan a flight from LHR to Rome that includes a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:

    • Cork Airport (ORK)

    • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)

  • 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 the reason for your trip and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Rome.

  • The journey from central London to LHR takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Need a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rome, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rome

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Rome is $115. The cheapest price for a return flight is $206. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book 10 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to Rome.

  • June is the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Rome. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Getting a cheap ticket from LHR to Rome couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rome.

Airports in Rome

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 51 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:

Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)

Best time to go to Rome

  • August is the busiest month to catch a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rome while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Rome, consider your preferred travel pace and style.

  • Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rome for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LHR to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.

More about Rome

  • After locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rome, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are popular attractions which should be on every Rome itinerary.

Complete your Rome trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rome to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare offers in one place. Plus you'll find everything you need to know about car rentals in Rome, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.