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.
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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)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. Once you've hopped off your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near CIA. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from LHR to Rome at one of these well-located options:
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
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