How often are flights between London and Rome on time?

65.8% of 2,955 flights were on time (within 15 minutes) over the last 12 months of UK Civil Aviation Authority figures, and 0.2% were cancelled.

Which airline is most punctual between London and Rome?

Alitalia, with 74% on time. Wizz Air was the least punctual at 45.8%.

LGW to FCO

London to Rome flights

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Flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Rome (FCO) cover 1,406 km. 2,955 flights flew between them in the last 12 months of UK Civil Aviation Authority figures; 66% were on time across 5 airlines.

2,955

flights, August 2025 to July 2026

66%

on time (within 15 min)

0.2%

cancelled

+19 min

average delay

Both directions together. On time means within 15 minutes of schedule, counted over every scheduled flight to and from the UK airport, including cancelled ones (the CAA's definition).

Airlines on this route

Airline	Flights	On time	Cancelled	Average delay
easyJet	2,053	71%	0.2%	16 min
Formosa Airlines	424	56%	0%	21 min
Wizz Air	330	46%	0%	34 min
Alitalia	123	74%	0%	11 min
Thomsonfly	16	25%	0%	75 min

Month by month

Over the last 12 months, London and Rome ran best in November 2025 (87.2% on time) and worst in July 2026 (49.8%).

Share of flights on time, by month (UK Civil Aviation Authority). Green is the best month, orange the worst.

See the figures

Month	On time	Cancelled	Flights
August 2025	55%	0%	542
September 2025	51%	0%	523
October 2025	62%	0%	362
November 2025	87%	0.7%	141
December 2025	80%	1.2%	173
January 2026	82%	0%	97
February 2026	85%	0%	138
March 2026	82%	0%	184
April 2026	86%	0%	184
May 2026	77%	0%	204
June 2026	63%	0%	200
July 2026	50%	1%	207

Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority punctuality statistics, August 2025 to July 2026. Contains UK Civil Aviation Authority data. Figures describe the past and do not predict a future flight.

Questions and answers

How often are flights between London and Rome on time?: 65.8% of 2,955 flights were on time (within 15 minutes) over the last 12 months of UK Civil Aviation Authority figures, and 0.2% were cancelled.
Which airline is most punctual between London and Rome?: Alitalia, with 74% on time. Wizz Air was the least punctual at 45.8%.
What is the best month to fly between London and Rome?: Over the last 12 months, London and Rome ran best in November 2025 (87.2% on time) and worst in July 2026 (49.8%).

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