Rome to London (FCO–LCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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883 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LIN Segrate (MI) 3h 50m AZFBLH → AZBA Segrate (MI) (LIN) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 10m AZETEY → BALX Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 4h 20m AZETEY → BA Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 35m AMARAZ → BAKLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
LUX Luxembourg 4h 40m AZLG → LG Luxembourg (LUX) to London flights
BER Berlin 5h 2m FRU2 → BA Berlin (BER) to London flights
BCN Barcelona 5h 15m ARAVAZ → BAIB Barcelona (BCN) to London flights
OLB Olbia (SS) 5h 20m W2 → BA Olbia (SS) (OLB) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 35m ACAZCZ → ENLHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
IBZ Ibiza (Eivissa) 5h 38m FRVYW4 → BAIB Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) to London flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rome to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 883 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

FCO–LCY had nonstop service from ITA Airways, last on the schedule in April 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 883 miles in 2h 35m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FCO–LCY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AZ ITA Airways Also: AR, CI, ET, FB, MU 0 – – – SkyTeam AR, CI, ET, FB, MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AZ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 LCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
LIN ~3h 50m ZRH ~4h 10m NCE ~4h 20m AMS ~4h 35m GVA ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,859
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London from Rome

Nearby airports with service to London City Airport.
Metric FCO→LCY FLR→LCY OLB→LCY
Distance from FCO – 148 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 10 5
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 2m 2h 25m
Firenze (FI) (FLR) to London flights · Olbia (SS) (OLB) to London flights
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to London City Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
883 mi / 1,421 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–LCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to London route.
Route details
Distance883 mi / 1,421 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: LCY
Full nameLondon City Airport
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to LCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to London City Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 883 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FCO to LCY: ITA Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 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 Milano Linate, Zürich and Nice-Côte d'Azur.
London is 1 hour behind Rome.
Yes, return flights from LCY to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLR 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 LCY

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and London City Airport (LCY) had nonstop service from ITA Airways, last on the schedule in April 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 LCY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to LCY is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 883 miles (1,421 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milano Linate, Zürich and Nice-Côte d'Azur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Firenze (FI) (FLR) and Olbia (SS) (OLB).