flights.net LHR → FCO
- Distance
- 897 mi
- Carriers
- 3
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a intra-European route of about 897 miles. British Airways and ITA link London with Rome on a popular leisure-and-business corridor between two capitals. London to Rome surges with tourists bound for the Eternal City through the warm months.
Connecting London, United Kingdom with Rome, Italy, this is one of the more travelled intra-European city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 897-mile sector nonstop in about 2h 18m. Departures use London Heathrow Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for British Airways, Virgin Atlantic; arrivals land at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors ITA Airways. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the LHR–FCO sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 897 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 2h 18m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A319 |
| Market | intra-European |
Carriers on this route
British Airways, ITA Airways, Vueling operate nonstop service from London to Rome. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- British Airways (BA)
- ITA Airways (AZ)
- Vueling (VY)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A319 between London and Rome. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
April through June and September offer Rome's pleasant weather before and after the August heat. Spring shoulder season brings the best value.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the London to Rome route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for LHR–FCO where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- CDG → FCO Paris to Rome
- FCO → CDG Rome to Paris
- CPH → LHR Copenhagen to London
- ZRH → LHR Zurich to London
- DUB → LHR Dublin to London
- LHR → DUB London to Dublin
- JFK → FCO New York to Rome
- AMS → LHR Amsterdam to London
- LHR → AMS London to Amsterdam
- JFK → LHR New York to London
- LHR → JFK London to New York
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from London to Rome?
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is about 897 miles (1,444 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 2h 18m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from London to Rome?
- British Airways, ITA Airways and Vueling operate nonstop service from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
- What aircraft are used on the LHR to FCO route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Airbus A319 on the London–Rome route.
- When is the best time to fly from London to Rome?
- April through June and September offer Rome's pleasant weather before and after the August heat. Spring shoulder season brings the best value.
- Is LHR to FCO a nonstop flight?
- Yes. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the LHR to FCO route connect?
- This route links London, United Kingdom with Rome, Italy.
- Which airports does the London to Rome route use?
- Flights depart London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London and arrive at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO/LIRF) in Rome.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.