Rome to Cardiff (FCO–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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990 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
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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
AMS Amsterdam 4h 55m AMARAZ → 6EG3KL Amsterdam (AMS) to Cardiff flights
CFU Kerkyra (Corfu) 5h 55m AZFRV7 → BY Kerkyra (Corfu) (CFU) to Cardiff flights
AGP Málaga 6h 17m AZFRW4 → BABYFR Málaga (AGP) to Cardiff flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h 30m AZFRV7 → BY Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Cardiff flights
DUB Dublin 7h 19m B6EIFR → FR Dublin (DUB) to Cardiff flights
ALC Alicante 7h 33m AZFRW4 → BYFRVY Alicante (ALC) to Cardiff flights
IBZ Ibiza (Eivissa) 7h 35m AZFRNO → BY Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) to Cardiff flights
RHO Rhodes 9h 10m AZFRV7 → BY Rhodes (RHO) to Cardiff flights
HER Heraklion 9h 40m A3AZV7 → BY Heraklion (HER) to Cardiff flights
TFS Tenerife 15h 50m FRNOW4 → BYFR Tenerife (TFS) to Cardiff flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rome to Cardiff
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 990 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

FCO–CWL had nonstop service from Neos, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 990 miles in 2h 35m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FCO–CWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NO Neos 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NO (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to CWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
AMS ~4h 55m CFU ~5h 55m AGP ~6h 17m PMI ~6h 30m DUB ~7h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,528
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
Cardiff is 1 hour behind Rome.
FCO: CEST · CWL: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 5:00 PM in Cardiff.
Distance & Flight Time
990 mi / 1,593 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m 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.

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–CWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Cardiff route.
Route details
Distance990 mi / 1,593 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
Full nameRome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CWL
Full nameCardiff International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWL / EGFF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation220 ft / 67 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to CWL flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Cardiff International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 990 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FCO to CWL: Neos. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias and Málaga-Costa del Sol.
Cardiff is 1 hour behind Rome.
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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 CWL

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) had nonstop service from Neos, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

FCO to CWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to CWL is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 990 miles (1,593 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias and Málaga-Costa del Sol. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.