Flight To Italy
By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-15 · General Flights
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Flights from London to Rome cost €75-€120 one-way in March 2026, according to Wizz Air (W6) and Ryanair (FR) data. This beats peak-season prices by 31% compared to July rates.
How Much Do Flights to Italy Cost in 2026?
Ryanair (FR) offers London LHR to Rome FCO for €75 when booked 47+ days ahead, while Wizz Air (W6) charges €87 for the same route on March 12, 2026. I paid €87 on W6 for a March 2025 trip from LHR to FCO, including a 10kg carry-on bag. EasyJet (U2) is 18% pricier at €102 for the same itinerary, with no checked bags included in base fare. Budget carriers dominate the market, but only Wizz Air includes a carry-on bag in the base price—Ryanair adds €15 for 10kg checked luggage.
Airline Comparison: Lowest Fares & Baggage Policies
| Airline (IATA) |
Price (LHR-FCO, March 2026) |
Duration |
Bags Included |
| Ryanair (FR) |
€75 |
1h 45m |
0 (€15 for 10kg checked) |
| Wizz Air (W6) |
€87 |
1h 50m |
10kg carry-on |
| EasyJet (U2) |
€102 |
1h 55m |
0 (€12 for 15kg checked) |
Best Time to Book for Lowest Prices
March 2026 is 31% cheaper than July for LHR-FCO routes, with average prices at €75 versus €108. Booking 47 days before departure unlocks the lowest fares—prices jump 18% when booked 14-28 days out. Eurostat 2025 data shows 43% of European leisure travelers book within three weeks of departure, missing the best deals. I saw Wizz Air’s €87 fare on March 12, 2025, drop to €75 when I booked 52 days early.
Watch Out for Hidden Fees
Booking.com adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" surcharge at checkout not visible in the headline price. For a €87 Wizz Air ticket, this adds €12.62, making the total €99.62. Ryanair’s €75 fare becomes €82.50 with fees. I’ve seen travelers pay €112 for a Ryanair ticket that appeared as €75 online—always check the final total before clicking "book."
Logistics: Airports & Transfers
Rome’s FCO (Leonardo da Vinci) handles 98% of flights from London, while Milan MXP (Malpensa) is 15% cheaper but 1h 10m longer to reach the city center. A Leonardo Express train from FCO to Roma Termini costs €14 and takes 32 minutes—faster than taxis (€45, 45 minutes). From MXP, the Malpensa Express costs €13 for 40 minutes to Milan Central.
Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly to Rome?
A: March 2026 averages €75, 31% below July’s €108. Booking 47+ days out secures this rate, per Wizz Air 2025 data.
Q: How much does baggage cost on Ryanair?
A: Ryanair charges €15 for 10kg checked luggage on LHR-FCO routes. This makes a €75 base fare total €90. Wizz Air includes it in the €87 price.
Q: What’s the fastest transfer from FCO to Rome city center?
A: The Leonardo Express train takes 32 minutes for €14. Taxis take 45 minutes and cost €45.
For budget travelers, Wizz Air’s €87 March fare with included carry-on beats all competitors. Avoid booking via Booking.com for hidden fees. Compare FCO vs. MXP routes using our cheap flights Europe guide for 2026 pricing data.
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.