Rome to Crawley flights
Crawley lies 1,409 km (875 mi) north-west of Rome, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 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.
| Rome | Crawley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.3 million | 124,008 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | CIA, 12 km out | LGW, 4 km out |
Clocks in Crawley are 1 h behind Rome right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands only 1 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Crawley
Crossing from Italy into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Crawley
Crawley is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 4 km (2 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, 44 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 86 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 91 km), London City Airport (LCY, 47 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 44 km (27 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 47 km (29 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 79 km (49 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Crawley from Rome?
1,409 km (875 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome.
How long does it take to get from Rome to Crawley by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Crawley?
Crawley is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Rome).
Which airports are used for Rome to Crawley flights?
Typically Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW); Crawley also has LHR, LTN, STN, LCY, SEN.
What currency do I need in Crawley?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.