Cheap flights from London Heathrow to Rome

Airlines That Fly from London Heathrow to Rome

Direct flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rome are offered by Alitalia and British Airways. Among the dozens of other airlines that provide connecting service for this route are Air France, JAL, KLM, Lufthansa, SWISS, and Turkish Airlines. Monitoring airfares from these carriers is easy with Skyscanner's Price Alert tool. Just enter your travel date, and we'll notify you of any price changes so that you can book the cheapest possible flight.

Departing from London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport has five terminal buildings: Terminal 1, which primarily handles domestic flights; Terminal 2, which mainly serves European flights; and Terminals 3, 4, and 5, which serve long-haul flights as well as shorter flights to destinations throughout Europe. Flights to Rome are generally handled in Terminal 5.

London Heathrow's terminals offer plenty of services and amenities for departing travellers, including retail stores, restaurants, business lounges, currency exchange counters, and a postal service. Long-term parking at London Heathrow Airport is available, with lots located to the east of the airport terminals as well as on Northern Perimeter Road. A free 24-hour shuttle transports passengers between these lots and the main terminal buildings.

Arriving in Rome

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the main air facility serving Rome and the surrounding districts of Dragoncello, Focene, Isola Sacra, and Maccabees. The airport is comprised of four terminal buildings: Terminals 1 and 2, which mainly serve domestic airlines; Terminal 3, which handles both domestic and international flights; and Terminal 5, which serves U.S. airlines. Airlines arriving from London are generally handled in Terminal 3. Leonardo da Vinci Airport's terminal buildings offer a wealth of amenities and services for arriving passengers. In addition to a wide selection of luxury retail shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes, there are plenty of ATMs and information desks dotted throughout the airport.

Leonardo da Vinci Airport is served by several public buses and trains that connect to Rome as well as destinations in Capena, Ceveteri, Fonte Nuova Marino, Monterotondo, Pomzela, and Riano. Other options for getting from the airport to the city centre are taxis (available outside the Arrivals areas of each terminal), hotel shuttles, and car rentals.

What to Expect in Rome: Travel Tips

Every summer, the city celebrates "ferragosto," a period during which many businesses, restaurants, and shops are closed. This is also the time of year when hotel prices are highest. By planning your trip in spring or fall, you'll save on accommodation while still enjoying great sightseeing weather. There are two metro lines consisting of buses and above-ground trams that cross the city. Rides cost 1 euro per 75 minutes of travel. While petty crimes against tourists are rare in Rome, you should still be cautious on crowded buses. Keep your valuables out of plain sight - or, better yet, store them in your hotel safe. Haven't booked a room yet? Search Skyscanner's deals on hotels in Rome.