Cheap Flights from London to Rome

Heading to Rome for a last-minute getaway or travelling for business? Flights London to Rome is so popular that numerous airlines offer multiple direct flights a day. So, no matter it's first class luxury or cheap flexible fare passengers are after, Trip.com has it covered.

Travel requirements: Flights London to Rome

Italy is open for all travellers who carry either proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a negative COVID-19 test result, or proof of recovery from a previous COVID-19 infection.

COVID restrictions: As of June 2022, fully vaccinated travellers with an EMA-approved vaccine for COVID-19 are exempt from pre-departure testing and quarantine requirements. Unvaccinated passengers must present a negative molecular Covid-19 test (within 72 hours before arrival) or a Covid-19 antigen test (within 48 hours before arrival). Passengers who fail to show proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test result, or proof of recovery must undergo a 5-day quarantine and additional testing for COVID-19 at the end of the quarantine period.

Returning to London: The United Kingdom has no COVID-19 travel restrictions in place. Arriving passengers from any country will not need to quarantine, present proof of vaccination or have a COVID-19 test.

For updated information regarding the travel restrictions for flights London to Rome, check out our United Kingdom to Italy Latest Travel Restrictions Page for more details.

Essential information: Flights London to Rome

Average flight time: 2 hrs 31 mins

Flights per week: approx. 247

Time difference between London and Rome: 1 hrs (GMT+2)

Being the most popular tourist destination in Italy, Rome receives over nine million tourists each year, and many of them are from the UK. This makes flights London to Rome an air route in high demand. Passengers can choose from more than nine airlines that offer London to Rome direct flights. Whether it's budget or national airlines, there are plenty of options available, such as British Airways, Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, EasyJet and Vueling Airlines.

The most popular airline for this route is London to Rome flights British Airlines. BA offers at least six direct flights daily from London Heathrow and Gatwick Airport. For passengers looking to fly with low-cost airlines, London to Rome flights British Ryanair has 2-3 daily direct flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rome’s Ciampino G. B. Pastine Airport (CIA). In addition, many airlines also operate flights London to Rome with one stopover, such as London to Rome flights Norwegian, London to Rome flights KLM and London to Rome flights Eurowings.

London to Rome flight time/duration range from 2 hrs 20 mins to 2hrs 40 mins. The earliest flight departs from London (STN) at 06:25 and arrives in Rome (CIA) at 09:45. The latest flight departs from London (LGW) at 20:55 and arrives in Rome (FCO) at 00:30.

Flights London to Rome depart from four London major airports, they are London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport and London Stansted Airport. Rome’s two airports will receive flights from London, FCO Fiumicino – Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport (approx. 22.6 km or 14 miles from the city) and Ciampino G. B. Pastine Airport (approx. 14 km or 8.5 miles from the centre). As flights may depart and arrive at different airports and terminals, passengers are advised to pay extra attention to their tickets before arriving to avoid any issues.

Cheap flights and ticket options: Flights London to Rome

Cheapest direct one way: £8

Cheapest direct return: £32

Cheapest month to travel: October

Most expensive months to travel: July

Most popular airline: Ryanair

Daily direct and indirect flights London to Rome vary dramatically depending on the month, approx. 22 departures in off-peak seasons and increase to around 90 flights in the busy summer months. While London to Rome flight price/cost varies based on the time of the year, airline and flight types, there’re many great airfare deals to be had for this popular route.

The lowest price for London to Rome direct flights and London to Rome flights one way can be purchased for only £8, while the best deal for flights from London to Rome return is at a cheap rate of £32. For those who prefer to travel business or first class, London to Rome first class flights start from as low as £186 one way and £298 return.

The peak season for flights London to Rome is the summer months of July and August, when the fares average between £40-70 one way. In contrast, for those looking for a bargain, travel this route during the cheapest month, October, when the lowest fares can be found from £29-32 return. For cheap fares of the week, by analyzing data from all airlines on Trip.com, passengers can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

The best ways to and from the airport

Flying out of London, flights London to Rome depart from 4 airports: London City Airport (LCY), Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN). There are several ways travellers can reach each airport from central London. Hailing a taxi, booking a private transfer or hopping on public transportation like trains, underground and buses are all manageable options. But the fastest and most cost-effective transport choices include: The Docklands Light Railway Line to London City Airport Station; The Heathrow Express train from London Paddington (approx. 15 minutes); The Gatwick Express from London Victoria (approx. 30 minutes); And the Stansted Express train from London Liverpool Street (approx. 47 minutes).

Flights London to Rome will land at Rome’s two airports, FCO Fiumicino – Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Ciampino G. B. Pastine Airport (CIA). The FCO is where the majority of the flights from London will land. Located about 22.6 km (approx. 14 miles) from central Rome, there are three transfer options between the FCO and downtown. The easiest is getting a taxi from the airport for a flat rate of 48€ (approx. 40 minutes). For cheaper options, the bus is only 5.80€ per person (approx. 50 minutes, depending on traffic). The fastest way is by train. Both Leonardo Express and the local FL1 train will connect passengers from the airport railway station outside Terminal 3 and central Rome.

Places to visit in Rome

The best times to explore Rome, the Eternal City, are in the Spring (April and May) and Autumn (September to October). The pleasant weather also makes these months the busiest and most expensive. The peak season for tourists is summer (July to August), but the heat and the crowds can be gruelling.

Where to start in a city filled with century-old churches, palaces and ruins? Here are some of the best of the best attractions in Rome. No visit to this ancient city is complete without seeing the colosseum. Constructed in AD 80, this colossal structure hosted theatrical performances, festivals, circuses, and games. The world’s smallest independent state, the Vatican, is also situated inside Rome. The seat of the Roman Catholic Church, visitors can explore the St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Square and the Vatican palace and gardens. Want to step back two millennia to see how ancient Romans lived? Head to the Roman Forum, where visitors can walk in the ruins of temples, streets and arches. Don’t forget to stop by one of the city’s most popular attractions, the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi). Everyday thousands of visitors throw a coin into the fountain so that they can one day return to the Eternal City.