Quick answer: London Heathrow to Rome is a non-stop flight of about 2h 35m, landing at Rome Fiumicino (FCO). The year runs from about £50 in January up to £70–£215 in July.

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City route: weekends and school breaks move the price more than the season does. Carriers on the route include Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, ITA Airways, Wizz Air. Rome in one line: Two and a half hours from the UK, two thousand years away.

2h 35mnon-stop

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Fares from London Heathrow by month

MonthTypical return
January cheapest£50–£145
February£50–£145
March£55–£160
April£60–£180
May£65–£190
June£65–£200
July peak£70–£215
August£70–£205
September£60–£180
October£55–£170
November£55–£160
December£70–£205

Indicative bands compiled from our own partner searches on 2026-11-12. They are a guide: the live price sits on the partner's page.

Getting from Rome Fiumicino into Rome

The Leonardo Express runs to Termini in 32 minutes for £12, and the FL1 regional train reaches Trastevere for £7. A fixed-fare taxi into the centre is £45.

When to go

  • Best months: April, May, late September and October
  • Cheapest months: January and February, cold but quiet
  • Avoid: July and August heat, and the Easter week crowds

Before you book

  • Low-cost carriers sell the seat and charge for the bag. Fares exclude luggage, with £25–£45 each way the usual charge for 20 kg.
  • Book the transfer with the flight when you land late; past 22:00 the taxi rank is the only easy choice.
  • Package protection is not automatic. Book the parts yourself and nobody owes you package protection beyond their own terms.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from London Heathrow to Rome?

Yes. The route is flown non-stop, with carriers including Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways and ITA Airways. The flight takes about 2h 35m, landing at Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

How much is a flight from London Heathrow to Rome?

Budget £50 for January and up to £70–£215 for July. School holidays and anything inside two weeks of departure price above those bands.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Rome?

January, when the cheapest returns sit around £50. The months either side cost a little more and the weather holds up.

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