Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Rome is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of nine weekly Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Jet2 is the earliest flight you can take. Jet2 operates the latest service of the day at 13:15.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your STN to FCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 has direct flights from Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier offering STN to FCO flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between STN and FCO include:
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Right now, 38 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 89 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from STN to FCO, book your trip five months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from STN to FCO.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that take off from Stansted Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to STN? If you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're landing on a late Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Hit the road running by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Rome's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to the centre of Rome has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Rome. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to FCO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a visit to Milan will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
If you want to check out another corner of Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are among its highlights.