Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome one hour ahead of London.
You can choose from 31 weekly London Stansted Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your STN to CIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Rome (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 92.91% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier for STN to CIA flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STN and CIA:
Budapest Airport
Prague Airport
Cagliari Airport
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
80% of flights departing from London Stansted Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of STN.
To get to London Stansted Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near STN:
Arriving at Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
If you're getting in on a late London Stansted Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CIA:
Pick up a Rome Ciampino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Rome Ciampino Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) to central Rome
From Rome Ciampino Airport, Rome is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Rome. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from London Stansted Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport for August if you'd like to go to Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from STN to CIA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Italy, consider Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are key highlights.


