FCO
Rome
LHR
London
Rome to London
Flight Compensation
Rome to London — ITA Airways' European flagship.
FCO–LHR is one of ITA Airways' busiest European routes, connecting Rome Fiumicino with London Heathrow. EC261 applies with up to €250 compensation (tier 1 at 1,440 km).
€250
Max compensation (EC261 tier 1)
1,440 km
Route distance
2h 25m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · FCO departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 40 days
⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast
Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
FCO–LHR is a busy business route with average delays of 36 minutes.
Our Success Rate
76%
on FCO–LHR claims
Average Payout
€235
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak, LHR and FCO congestion
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes FCO–LHR Claims Different
EC261 applies to FCO departures. At 1,440 km, this is tier 1 (€250). Italian 2-year limitation.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates FCO–LHR, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
ITA Airways
AZAvg Delay
38min
Claim Success
72%
How AZ Resists Claims on This Route
ITA Airways cites LHR slot restrictions — foreseeable on a scheduled route.
British Airways
BAAvg Delay
35min
Claim Success
80%
How BA Resists Claims on This Route
BA cites FCO ground handling — foreseeable operational issues.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on FCO–LHR — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
LHR Slot Restrictions
~30% of delays
Heathrow capacity management causes ground delays.
NATS flow control is foreseeable. Claim valid.
FCO Ground Congestion
~30% of delays
Rome Fiumicino ground handling delays.
Foreseeable operational issues. Claim valid.
04How We Handle FCO–LHR Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the FCO–LHR specific cause
File with ITA Airways or BA citing EC261. Note tier 1 (€250) applies at 1,440 km.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to ENAC (for ITA) or CAA (for BA) if rejected.
05EC261 on FCO–LHR
EC261 applies because FCO is a EU airport
Your departure airport (FCO, Rome) is in Italy. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (LHR, London) is in United Kingdom does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile)
Claim Time Limit
2 years from flight date
⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew FCO–LHR.
How much compensation for a 3-hour delay on FCO–LHR?
€250. The route is 1,440 km, placing it in tier 1 (≤1,500 km). EC261 applies because the flight departs from Italy.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your FCO → LHR Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile) if needed.