Avios · London → FCO

How many Avios from London to Rome?

Reward Flight Saver pricing for London → Rome (FCO) in Economy, Business Class — with exact taxes for 2026.

Verified July 2026

TL;DR

London → Rome on British Airways starts at 13,000 Avios off-peak in Economy, 22,000 in Business. Off-peak dates and the BA Amex 2-4-1 voucher unlock the best value.

BA Avios required for London → Rome

Planning to fly from London to Rome using British Airways Avios? This guide shows exactly how many Avios you need for all cabins, including current taxes for 2026. Whether you're looking at Economy, Business Class — here's the full peak and off-peak breakdown.

Ready to look for actual award seats? Use Award Travel Finder's BA search — or just ask the agent.

Economy

13,000 Avios
from £1 taxes
Off-peak one-way

Business (Club World)

22,000 Avios
from £15 taxes
Off-peak one-way

Complete Avios Pricing Table for London to Rome

Current 2025 Avios requirements and taxes - One-way prices from London to Rome (FCO)

Cabin Class Off-Peak Avios Off-Peak Taxes Peak Avios Peak Taxes
Economy
World Traveller
13,000 £1 14,000 £1
Business Class
Club World
22,000 £15 24,500 £15

Note: Prices shown are one-way. Double these amounts for return flights. Taxes and charges are per person and may vary slightly.

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Peak vs Off-Peak Dates for London to Rome

Off-Peak Dates
Generally mid-January to mid-March, mid-April to mid-May, September to mid-November
Peak Dates
School holidays, Christmas, Easter, summer months (June-August)

Best Strategies for Booking London to Rome with Avios

Book 355 Days in Advance
BA releases reward seats 355 days before departure
Use Companion Vouchers
2-4-1 vouchers work with all cabin classes including First
Flexible Dates
Check multiple departure dates for better availability
Check the Award Chart
See the full BA reward flights award chart for zone-by-zone pricing across all routes

Frequently asked questions — London → Rome

How many Avios do I need for a return flight to Rome?

For Economy class, you'll need 26,000 Avios off-peak or 28,000 Avios peak, plus £2-£2 in taxes.

Can I use my companion voucher for Rome?

Yes! British Airways 2-4-1 companion vouchers work on all routes including London to Rome. You can use them in all cabin classes.

When is the best time to book award flights to Rome?

Book exactly 355 days in advance when BA releases new award inventory. For Rome, off-peak dates typically offer the best value and availability. Check multiple dates around your preferred travel period.

Are there any additional fees for booking online?

No booking fees apply when redeeming Avios online through ba.com. The taxes and charges shown above are the only additional costs beyond your Avios.

Don't want to read all this?

Just ask the agent.

It'll search BA, Iberia, and oneworld partners for available Avios seats to Rome — and price them in plain English.

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