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

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Rome to London, Essex
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 896 mi 3h 21m nonstop -1h behind 85 1-stop hubs

FCO–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2 lead the route. The flight covers 896 miles in approximately 3h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 – – – – –
LS Jet2 4 73H 3h21 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (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 STN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
ZAZ ~5h 25m GVA ~5h 30m OSL ~8h 13m EIN ~8h 27m BTS ~8h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,023
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, Essex from Rome

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric FCO→STN CIA→STN PEG→STN
Distance from FCO – 18 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 4 34 7
Flight time 3h 21m 2h 45m 2h 30m
Rome (CIA) to London, Essex flights · Perugia (PG) (PEG) to London, Essex flights · Pescara (PSR) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Rome.
FCO: CET · STN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
896 mi / 1,442 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m.
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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance896 mi / 1,442 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 6 return
1-stop connections85 hubs
Origin: FCO
Full nameRome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 3h 21m. The route covers 896 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from FCO to STN. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZAZ, GVA, OSL, EIN, BTS, VRN, DBV, NTE, TRS, BLQ, PMI, AMS, FUE, BRI, HAM, HHN, GOT, FMM, PRG, RMO, TFS, AGP, GDN, MXP, SJJ, KTW, TIA, ATH, LUX, BUD, CLJ, BCN, EWR, YYZ, CDG, LIS, BSL, CAG, TLS, SOF, VCE, CGN, VLC, GLA, TRN, CPH, BER, OTP, MAD, ADB, RIX, REG, KRK, NAP, LHR, CTA, AMM, SVQ, VIE, PMO, DUB, ZAG, MLA, EDI, ALC, MRS, ALG, SKG, SAW, SFO, SUF, DOH, HEL, RTM, ARN, OPO, BDS, TLV, DXB, RAK, RZE, SSH, KEF, PFO and LPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Rome.
Yes, return flights from STN to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CIA, PEG and PSR. 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 STN

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to STN ranges from 3 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 896 miles (1,442 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ZAZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rome (CIA), Perugia (PG) (PEG) and Pescara (PSR).