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

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Rome to Bristol
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 968 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 46 1-stop hubs

FCO–BRS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Smartwings lead the route. The flight covers 968 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 2h50 – – –
QS Smartwings 1 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QS + U2 (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to BRS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
VRN ~4h 55m TLS ~5h 27m MAN ~7h 45m BOD ~8h 20m LYS ~9h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,365
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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 50m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

FCO–BRS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Bristol route.
Route details
Distance968 mi / 1,557 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: FCO
Full nameRome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BRS
Full nameBristol Airport
IATA / ICAOBRS / EGGD
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr5.7M
Elevation622 ft / 190 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to BRS flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Bristol Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 968 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Smartwings and easyJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from FCO to BRS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VRN, TLS, MAN, BOD, LYS, TRN, EDI, MUC, CPH, TFS, MAD, AMS, KRK, PMI, MLA, FUE, IST, CDG, GVA, VCE, SOF, AGP, OTP, BCN, MXP, HRG, BER, SPU, BUD, ZRH, DUB, LIS, LHR, SAW, PRG, NCE, GLA, RAK, BIO, SSH, ALC, OPO, KEF, NCL, LPA and PFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 Smartwings and easyJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to BRS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to BRS ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. 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

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.