Delayed or cancelled flight from Rome Fiumicino?
Every flight departing Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is covered by EU261, on any airline. If your flight home arrived 3 or more hours late, was cancelled at short notice or you were bumped, you may be owed up to €600 per passenger.
Check my flight from Rome FiumicinoWhat flights from Rome Fiumicino to the UK are worth
| Arriving at | Distance | EU261 compensation |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 1,444 km | €250 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | 1,406 km | €250 |
| London Stansted (STN) | 1,442 km | €250 |
| London Luton (LTN) | 1,471 km | €250 |
| Manchester (MAN) | 1,678 km | €400 |
| Birmingham (BHX) | 1,583 km | €400 |
| Bristol (BRS) | 1,557 km | €400 |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | 1,934 km | €400 |
| Glasgow (GLA) | 1,974 km | €400 |
| Newcastle (NCL) | 1,788 km | €400 |
| Belfast International (BFS) | 1,967 km | €400 |
| East Midlands (EMA) | 1,592 km | €400 |
Per passenger, for arrivals 3+ hours late, short-notice cancellations and involuntary denied boarding, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances. The flight out from the UK is covered by UK261 instead: see our UK airport pages.
Claiming for a flight from Italy
- Who to claim from: the airline that operated the flight, even if you booked through a tour operator. See our airline guides.
- If the airline says no: complain to Ente Nazionale per l’Aviazione Civile (ENAC), the national enforcement body for Italy, or see what to do if your claim is rejected.
- Time limit: court claims in Italy must usually be started within 2 years (Sources disagree (2 years to 26 months). Claim as early as you can.). Claim as early as you can. See how long you have to claim.
Questions
Is my flight home from Rome Fiumicino covered?
Yes. Every flight departing Rome Fiumicino is covered by EU261, whichever airline you flew with, including Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and TUI. You're owed compensation if you arrived 3 or more hours late, were cancelled at short notice or were bumped, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.
How much can I get for a delayed flight from Rome Fiumicino to the UK?
It depends on the distance: €250 up to 1,500 km, €400 for 1,500 to 3,500 km, and €600 for longer flights (€300 if 3 to 4 hours late). The table on this page shows the amount for each UK airport. Airlines often pay UK customers the equivalent in pounds.
Where do I complain if the airline won't pay?
After 8 weeks, complain to Ente Nazionale per l’Aviazione Civile (ENAC), the national enforcement body for Italy. If you flew with a UK airline you can also use its UK ADR scheme, or go to court.
Important: DelayOwed is a self-help guidance tool, not a law firm or claims company, and is not affiliated with any airline. Airline names are used only to describe which flights this guide covers.