Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London City Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London one hour behind Rome.
You can choose from 17 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London City Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with ITA Airways is the earliest flight you can take. ITA Airways operates the latest service of the day at 14:50.
To ensure you catch your FCO to LCY flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
ITA Airways has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London City Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
ITA Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 67.33% of services arriving as planned, ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier operating FCO to LCY flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London City Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FCO and LCY:
Milano Linate Airport
Geneve Airport
Firenze-Peretola Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to London City Airport (LCY)
86 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London City Airport flight. Return flights start at 153 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book two months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FCO to LCY.
The cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London City Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of the flights that depart from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% land on schedule at their destination.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London City Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London City Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LCY instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from London City Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)
February is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London City Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit London in February.
When booking your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London City Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to LCY in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.