Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Your STN to FCO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jet2 is your gateway to discovering Rome (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Jet2.
With a reliable 90.91% of services arriving as scheduled, Jet2 has the best on-time record for STN to FCO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Stansted Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between STN and FCO include:
Nice Airport
Nantes Airport
Olbia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rs12,405 is the lowest price for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs24,436. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from STN to FCO by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from STN to FCO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Stansted Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart STN reach their destination on time.
London Stansted Airport is about 56 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near STN. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're arriving on a late London Stansted Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Grab a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Rome in March.
When booking your flight from London Stansted Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from STN to FCO sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're looking to explore another side of Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are among the biggest draws.
