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

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LS1544
LS Jet2.com
73H
11:55 AM
CEST T3
1:35 PM
BST
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LS1543
LS Jet2.com
73H
6:16 PM
BST T1
9:39 PM
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2h 23m
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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
EIN Eindhoven 4h 5m FR → FR Eindhoven (EIN) to London, Essex flights
SZG Salzburg 4h 17m BQ → FR Salzburg (SZG) to London, Essex flights
RTM Rotterdam 4h 25m HV → HV Rotterdam (RTM) to London, Essex flights
LUX Luxembourg 4h 25m AZLG → FR Luxembourg (LUX) to London, Essex flights
VRN Caselle (VR) 4h 40m NO → FRLS Caselle (VR) (VRN) to London, Essex flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 4h 42m ARAZBT → FRRK Venezia (VE) (VCE) to London, Essex flights
NAP Napoli 4h 45m ARAZBT → FRLS Napoli (NAP) to London, Essex flights
TRN Caselle Torinese (TO) 4h 45m ARAZBT → FR Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN) to London, Essex flights
NTE Nantes 4h 46m AZU2V7 → FRRK Nantes (NTE) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 4h 56m ARAZBA → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rome to London, Essex
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 896 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

FCO–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2.com and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 896 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore FCO Routes STN Routes FCO Live Flights STN Live Flights
All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Rome flights
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
LS Jet2.com 2 73H 2h40 – – –
FR Ryanair 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (2 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.
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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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
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
116
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
EIN ~4h 5m SZG ~4h 17m RTM ~4h 25m LUX ~4h 25m VRN ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
8,028
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 2 30 8
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 40m 2h 25m
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: CEST · STN: BST

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 2h 40m 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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance896 mi / 1,442 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
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: 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 about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 896 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FCO to STN: Jet2.com and Ryanair.
This route has limited weekly 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 Eindhoven, Salzburg and Rotterdam The Hague.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Jet2.com and Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to STN is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 896 miles (1,442 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Eindhoven, Salzburg and Rotterdam The Hague. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rome (CIA), Perugia (PG) (PEG) and Pescara (PSR).