Rome to Bristol (FCO–BRS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
U22838
U2 easyJet
321
10:39 AM
CEST T1
12:16 PM
BST
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U22837
U2 easyJet
320
12:20 PM
BST
3:55 PM
CEST
2h 35m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 4h 43m AFAMAZ U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Bristol flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 4h 45m AZETEY U2 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Bristol flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 50m AMARAZ G3KLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Bristol flights
BOD Bordeaux 4h 50m AZU2V7 U2 Bordeaux (BOD) to Bristol flights
DBV Dubrovnik 4h 53m ACAZFR U2 Dubrovnik (DBV) to Bristol flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 5h 3m ARAZBT FRU2 Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Bristol flights
BRI Bari 5h 10m ARAZBT FR Bari (BRI) to Bristol flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 20m FRW4 BYFRLS Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Bristol flights
DUB Dublin 5h 23m B6EIFR BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Bristol flights
TLS Toulouse/Blagnac 5h 30m FR FRU2 Toulouse/Blagnac (TLS) to Bristol flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rome to Bristol
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 968 mi 2h 37m nonstop -1h behind

FCO–BRS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Smartwings lead the route. The flight covers 968 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–BRS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 7 321 2h37
QS Smartwings 0
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QS + U2 (7 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 BRS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to BRS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,048
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 Bristol from Rome

Nearby airports with service to Bristol Airport.
Metric FCO→BRS NAP→BRS OLB→BRS
Distance from FCO 123 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 7 4 3
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 55m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to Bristol Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Bristol is 1 hour behind Rome.
FCO: CEST · BRS: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 5:00 PM in Bristol.
Distance & Flight Time
968 mi / 1,557 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m gate to gate.
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–BRS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Bristol route.
Route details
Distance968 mi / 1,557 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BRS
IATA / ICAOBRS / EGGD
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr5.7M
Elevation622 ft / 190 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to BRS flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Bristol Airport take about 2h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 968 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FCO to BRS: easyJet and Smartwings.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Nice-Côte d'Azur and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BRS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Bristol is 1 hour behind Rome.
Yes, return flights from BRS to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NAP and OLB. 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 BRS

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Bristol Airport (BRS) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and Smartwings. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to BRS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to BRS is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 968 miles (1,557 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Nice-Côte d'Azur and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napoli (NAP) and Olbia (SS) (OLB).