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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Rome:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 8:06 am
• Latest: departs at 6:10 pm and lands at 8:46 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rome.

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rome takes 2h 36m, covering 875 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rome range from $139 to $270, with an average of $196 over the past 12 months. Anything below $139 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $196 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $116 round-trip via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared to $196 for nonstop.

ITA Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London Gatwick Airport to Rome flights are:

• ITA Airways: 89% on time
• easyJet: 85% on time
• Vueling: 70% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Rome flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $51, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rome is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) — daily rates from around $1:

• Target Italy
• Record go
• Rent Smart 24
• Galdierirent
• Europcar

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) — daily rates from around $5:

• Rent Smart 24
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Budget
• Centauro

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rome usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Rome route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rome most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Milan Linate (LIN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rome. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $177 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $219, a difference of $42.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only easyJet operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Rome.

Flying via Milan Linate (LIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 4h 53m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 57m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Rome is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Piazza Navona, Colosseum and Fontana di Trevi. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Rome flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Those planning to do a little work en route to Rome will be happy to know several airlines offering Wi-Fi throughout the flight to Rome. Vueling offers some of the cheapest tickets and you can stay connected the whole way. Iberia and British Airways also offer Wi-Fi on their flights, with both direct and stopover routes.

British Airways only operates one specific route from London Gatwick to Rome. All of these flights are direct routes with a quick travel time. They depart from London Gatwick and arrive at Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

When choosing tickets with Iberia, the standard Basic ticket comes with a luggage allowance of one carry-on bag weighing 8 kg. A Flexible ticket costs a little extra but includes one cabin bag and one checked-in piece of luggage weighing 23 kg. You can include additional luggage during the booking process that'll be much cheaper than adding luggage at the airport.

Most flights with Vueling don't include cabin and checked baggage, but there are flights with a stopover in Barcelona that include both options. Economy Class tickets with British Airways include both baggage options. Finnair, Air Malta, Lufthansa, and SWISS all offer Economy tickets that include checked baggage and a cabin bag. The standard weight allowance for checked bags on these flights is 23 kg.