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Flights London → Rome

LCY → FCO

17.5
Average risk (Medium)
2
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects London to Rome, operating with an Embraer 190 aircraft. The destination airport in Rome opened in 1947 and currently serves over 51 million passengers annually.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~1,421 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £220 (UK Regulation 261).

The London (LCY) → Rome (FCO) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.5/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 minutes.

Heading to Rome: what to expect in this direction

Flying from London (LCY) to Rome (FCO) heads south-east for about 1,421 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 12m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Rome it is 2.4 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:12
Elevation FCO
13 ft
Typical aircraft
Embraer 190
Est. CO₂/passenger
~185 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Air France (AF) 82% 18 min 3.3%
ITA Airways (AZ) 59% 35 min 4.9%

Airlines operating LCY-FCO

Frequently asked questions about LCY-FCO

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 2 airlines: Air France, ITA Airways.

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The London-Rome route is about 1,421 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.