Flights London → Rome
LGW → FCO
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Rome, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-400 and Airbus models A320 and A319. The destination airport in Rome opened in 1947 and currently handles over 51 million passengers annually.
The London (LGW) → Rome (FCO) route is operated by British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), 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 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Rome: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Rome (FCO) heads south-east for about 1,406 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 11m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Rome it is 2.4 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LGW-FCO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-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 3 airlines: British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet.
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The London-Rome route is about 1,406 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.
