Travelling from Rome to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Rome has two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
2 hours 42 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Rome to London Heathrow Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is 1 hour behind Rome. London Heathrow Airport is located in London.
The most popular route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 49 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to LHR is the 07:40 British Airways option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 21:00 with British Airways.
Your flight from Rome to LHR won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) take off from this terminal.
British Airways is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Rome to London Heathrow Airport leaving from FCO.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Rome to LHR that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers between FCO and LHR include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Rome to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Rome to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)? Check out the fares flying out of Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
From CIA, direct flights from Rome to LHR can be booked with British Airways.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to London Heathrow Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and LHR:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 42 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your flight from Rome to LHR:
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider staying in a hotel near LHR if you have a late flight from Rome to London Heathrow Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London takes around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes around 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to London Heathrow Airport is $89. The cheapest price for a return flight is $222. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag flight tickets from Rome to LHR, reserve your journey 8 months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Rome to London Heathrow Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Rome to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to London. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Rome to LHR for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Rome to London Heathrow Airport.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to London Heathrow Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are must-visits when exploring London.
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