Eastbourne to Rome flights
Rome lies 1,359 km (844 mi) south-east of Eastbourne, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Eastbourne | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Population | 101,689 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | LGW, 54 km out | CIA, 12 km out |
Clocks in Rome are 1 h ahead of Eastbourne right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands 3 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rome
Crossing from United Kingdom into Italy: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Eastbourne
Eastbourne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,883-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 94 km), London City Airport (LCY, 83 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 94 km).
Arriving in Rome
Rome is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,226 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, 24 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport | CIA | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,226 ft | 427 ft |
| Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | FCO | 24 km (15 mi) | 12,801 ft | 13 ft |
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Staying in Rome
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 933 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (548), and 60 are five-star. Across 951 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,412,822 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rome from Eastbourne?
1,359 km (844 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Eastbourne.
How long does it take to get from Eastbourne to Rome by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Eastbourne and Rome?
Rome is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Eastbourne to Rome flights?
Typically London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA); Rome also has FCO.
What currency do I need in Rome?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rome?
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.