London to Rome flight compensation
You're likely owed £220 under UK261 for this 1,444 km flight.
Worth knowing: London–Rome is just over the 1,500 km line, so it sits in the €400 / £350 medium-haul band.
What you're owed on LHR–FCO, by situation
Assuming the disruption was within the airline's control. Figures are computed for this exact 1,444 km route under UK261 (United Kingdom).
| If your flight was… | Verdict | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed 3–4 hours | Likely owed | £220 |
| Delayed 5+ hours | Likely owed | £220 |
| Cancelled (short notice) | Likely owed | £220 |
| Overbooked / bumped | Likely owed | £220 |
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Your final destination, not a connection.
Arrival delay is what counts — not how late you took off.
Cancellations told 14+ days ahead aren't compensated.
Only matters for flights arriving INTO the EU/UK from outside.
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UK261 — your full rights
£220 / £350 / £520 by distance, for delays of 3+ hours. Care, refunds, deadlines and how to claim.
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Frequently asked questions
How much compensation for a delayed LHR–FCO flight?
For an airline-caused delay of 3+ hours you're likely owed £220 under UK261 (United Kingdom), because LHR–FCO is a 1,444 km flight.
Which law covers a LHR–FCO flight?
Your flight departs the UK, so UK261 — the UK's retained version of EU261 — applies regardless of the airline.
How far is LHR to FCO?
The great-circle distance is 1,444 km (897 miles) — and that distance is exactly what sets the EU261/UK261 compensation band.