Flying from Rome to London City Airport (LCY): What you need to know
Rome is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to London City Airport (LCY) heading out from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Jump on a direct Rome to London City Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 35 minutes.
London is one hour behind Rome. London City Airport is located in London, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
With 12 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to London City Airport (LCY) is the most popular route. ITA Airways operates the earliest flight at 8:30am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from FCO to LCY is with ITA Airways at 2:50pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rome to LCY, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to London City Airport (LCY) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to London City Airport with ITA Airways.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with ITA Airways between FCO and LCY.
ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 67.33% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to London City Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Rome to London City Airport, browse these options when taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Rome to LCY flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
73.18% of flights departing Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About London City Airport (LCY)
Have a late flight from Rome to London City Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near LCY and shut your eyes sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Rome to London City Airport flight.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport is around 10 kilometres from central London. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to London City Airport (LCY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to London City Airport is Rs28,655. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs57,309. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Rome to LCY.
Organise your trip for January. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Rome to London City Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to London City Airport (LCY)
February is the quietest month for flights from Rome to London City Airport (LCY), while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your Rome to LCY flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to London City Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
After booking your flight from Rome to London City Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are essential stops on your London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
