Rome to Birmingham, West Midlands (FCO–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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W46183
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
12:05 PM
CET T3
1:55 PM
GMT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1228
LS Jet2
73H
12:28 PM
CET T3
2:24 PM
GMT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26662
U2 easyJet
320
4:15 PM
CET T1
6:15 PM
GMT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26661
U2 easyJet
320
12:00 PM
GMT
3:35 PM
CET
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1227
LS Jet2
73H
1:40 PM
GMT
5:25 PM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W46184
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
2:30 PM
GMT
6:10 PM
CET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Rome to Birmingham, West Midlands
4 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 984 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 51 1-stop hubs

FCO–BHX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2, AeroWorld and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 984 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–BHX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2 4 73H 2h56
W4 AeroWorld 4 32Q 2h50
U2 easyJet 2 320 3h
BY Britannia Airways Ltd. 1
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
32Q Airbus A321neo – W4
73H Boeing 737-800 – LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + LS + U2 + W4 (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to BHX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,714
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Birmingham, West Midlands from Rome

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham Airport.
Metric FCO→BHX CIA→BHX
Distance from FCO 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 10 3
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to Birmingham Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 1 hour behind Rome.
FCO: CET · BHX: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Distance & Flight Time
984 mi / 1,583 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before travel. Apply through the UK ETA app or online portal. The ETA costs GBP 20, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance984 mi / 1,583 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BHX
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Birmingham Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 3h. The route covers 984 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Britannia Airways Ltd., Jet2, easyJet and AeroWorld.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from FCO to BHX. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPH, VCE, PMI, MAD, BER, GLA, CDG, AMS, FRA, FUE, AGP, BUD, GVA, TFS, MLA, SVQ, DUS, HRG, ZRH, OTP, BVA, LIS, LIN, BCN, OPO, MUC, TRN, DUB, KRK, CUN, EDI, JED, TLS, SAW, IST, PRG, SOF, SBZ, RAK, PFO, SSH, VRN, ALC, DOH, SCV, KEF, DXB, CRA, LPA, LCA and DEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham, West Midlands is 1 hour behind Rome.
Yes, return flights from BHX to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FCO to BHX

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd., Jet2, easyJet and AeroWorld. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to BHX ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 984 miles (1,583 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CPH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rome (CIA).