Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
2 hours 45 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London Gatwick Airport. London is 1 hour behind Rome and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
There are 255 flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London Gatwick Airport every week. Choose the 06:35 flight if you want to get going as soon as possible. If you'd like to get the most out of your day, the latest flight from FCO to LGW is at 21:55.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
An easy journey from FCO to LGW is all it takes to get to London, United Kingdom. You'll find a range of carriers that run direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London Gatwick Airport, including:
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London Gatwick Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between FCO and LGW:
Geneve Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from FCO to LGW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London Gatwick Airport is P1,369. The cheapest price for a return flight is P2,723. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from FCO to LGW, book your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport takes around 51 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 39 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near FCO? If you're on an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Book a hotel close to LGW if you have a late flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to visit London. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11 ºC and 26 ºC. Book your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0 ºC and 9 ºC then.
More about London
After booking your flights from FCO to LGW, you'll need to find a place to stay in London. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top sights which should be on any good London itinerary.
Check out your options for jetting into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Stansted Airport (STN). They're other popular international airports that serve London.
Complete your London trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to London Gatwick Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal London stay.