Flights to Rome

The flight from London to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The cheapest month to fly to Rome is usually January. April or October are also great options if you’re looking to save money and enjoy sunny weather. To find the cheapest flights to Rome, search our low fare finder.

As Italy’s most famous destination, Rome isn’t known as the cheapest place to visit but makes up for it with spectacular art, ancient ruins and breathtaking sights. If you travel in the low-season, you’ll enjoy smaller crowds and save on both flights and accommodation.

Once you touch down at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO), you’re 30 minutes away from the city centre by train. Or take an airport shuttle bus to Rome’s Termini Station, a major transport hub that connects to buses and train services. Taxis can be easily found outside the airport terminal and offer fixed fares to the city.

Or hire a car with British Airways, and receive great benefits – with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support. Collect Avios on every rental.

A cultural feast for the senses, Rome is burgeoning with famous attractions that are even more spectacular in person. From the Vatican Museum to St. Peter’s Basilica to the awe-inspiring ruins of the Colosseum, even a simple stroll through the city is rewarded with iconic architecture and captivating artworks. Book your next holiday in Rome with British Airways.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Italy, but they will need to hold a valid UK passport with at least six months validity. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Choose to fly with hand baggage only or pick a price that includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance and free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.