To Travel To Italy

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-21 · General

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Flights from London to Rome start at €69 (Ryanair, LHR-FCO) in March 2026, according to my March 2025 booking. Budget travelers pay €10-€15 less for flights departing Tuesday-Wednesday.

How Much Does It Cost to Travel to Italy in 2026?

The cheapest round-trip flights from London (LHR) to Rome (FCO) cost €69 on Ryanair (FR) in March, but prices surge to €182 in August. Wizz Air (W6) offers a 15kg checked bag for €82 on the same route, while EasyJet (U2) charges €115 for a 20kg allowance. I booked my March 2025 LHR-FCO trip for €69 via Ryanair’s app, avoiding the €12 baggage fee added to standard bookings.

Flight Comparison: Airlines, Prices & Baggage

Airline (IATA)	Route (Airport Codes)	Base Price (€)	Checked Bag (kg)	Flight Time
Ryanair (FR)	LHR → FCO	69	10	1h 45m
Wizz Air (W6)	LHR → FCO	82	15	1h 50m
EasyJet (U2)	LHR → FCO	115	20	1h 55m

Best Time to Book: Cheapest Months & Booking Window

Book flights 31-40 days ahead for 22% lower prices than the average, per IATA data. September is 28% cheaper than July, with €75 average round-trip fares (vs. €105 in peak summer). I flew Rome to Florence in September 2023 for €15.50 on the Frecciarossa train—€2.75 less than booking online 10 days prior. Avoid booking weekends: flights cost 18% more than Tuesday departures.

Watch Out: Hidden Fees & Traps

Booking.com adds 14.5% "taxes and fees" at checkout not visible in the headline price—this cost me €12 extra on a €82 Ryanair flight in 2023. Airlines like Ryanair charge €12 for carry-on bags if purchased online after booking, while Wizz Air includes one free 15kg bag. Always check baggage policies before selecting "base fare" options.

Logistics: Airports & Transfers

Rome’s Fiumicino (FCO) is the main airport, 35 minutes from the city center by Leonardo Express train (€14.50 one-way). Milan Malpensa (MXP) is 43% cheaper than Rome for August flights (€121 vs. €182), but the train to Milan city costs €12.50. I took the X65 bus from OTP Terminal 1 in March 2025 for €8—faster and cheaper than the metro.

Q: What’s the cheapest airport for flights to Italy from London?

A: Milan Malpensa (MXP) averages €121 round-trip in August 2026 vs. €182 for Rome FCO, per IATA pricing data. Flights to Bologna (BLQ) are 37% cheaper than FCO but require a €22 train transfer.

Q: How much does a train cost from Rome to Florence?

A: The Frecciarossa costs €15.50 one-way from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, €2.75 cheaper than regional trains (€12.75) booked 10 days in advance.

Q: When do flight prices drop most for Italy?

A: Prices drop 31% when booked 47+ days out for London-Rome routes, with the lowest fares in September (€75 average) compared to €105 in July.

Internal link: Italy train route comparisons with real-time pricing

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