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✈️ Cheap flights from London to Rome
Compare London – Rome fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 1,443 km and takes around 2 h 25 min nonstop.
📏 Distance1,443 km (897 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 2 h 25 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceRome is 1 hour ahead of London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → FCO, CIA
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $53
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → Rome
- $78Oct 26
- $53Nov 26
- $86Dec 26
- $71Jan 27
- $75Feb 27
- $91Apr 27
- $128Jul 27
- $207Aug 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Italy
Best: April-June and September-October - warm, sunny days ideal for cities, coasts and countryside.
Shoulder season: March and November - quieter, cheaper and good for cities, though weather is changeable.
Weather by month in Rome
- 12°Jan⛅
- 13°Feb⛅
- 16°Mar⛅
- 19°Apr⛅
- 24°May⛅
- 28°Jun☀️
- 31°Jul☀️
- 31°Aug☀️
- 27°Sep⛅
- 22°Oct🌧
- 16°Nov🌧
- 13°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Step into ancient Rome – Walk through the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill where an empire was ruled.
- Admire Renaissance Florence – See Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi masterpieces, then climb Brunelleschi's dome.
- Get lost in Venice – Wander canals and backstreets away from St Mark's Square and ride a vaporetto down the Grand Canal.
- Explore Pompeii – Walk streets, houses and frescoes preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackCarry-on only
Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.
Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
London to Rome flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to Rome?
A nonstop flight from London to Rome takes about 2 h 25 min for the 1,443 km (897 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Rome from London?
Rome is about 1,443 km (897 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and Rome?
Right now Rome is 1 hour ahead of London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Rome?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $53. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and Rome?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). In Rome: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Intl (FCO), Ciampino–G. B. Pastine Intl (CIA).
Do I need a visa for Italy?
It depends on your passport – see our Italy visa & entry guide.
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