BA 1553 Rome to New York Flight Status

British Airways Flight BA1553 from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport FCO to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 27th, 2026.
Check the table below for BA1553's most recent flight history:

BA 1553 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 27 13:30 18:10
Delayed >3h
Track >

British Airways BA 1553 Rome to New York Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA1553 connects Rome, Italy to New York, United States, taking off from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport FCO and landing at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK.

How long is the BA1553 flight from Rome to New York?

The average flight time from Rome to New York is 8 hours and 19 minutes. The flight distance is 6866 km / 4266 miles and the average flight speed is 826 km/h / 513 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA1553 Rome to New York?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA1553 is 1/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight BA1553 arriving at?

Flight BA1553 arrives at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 8.

When was the latest BA1553 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 22:27.

How else can the flight BA1553 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW1553, BA 1553, BAW 1553.

How often is flight BA1553 delayed?

On average, 100% of all BA1553 flights are delayed. The average delay is 257 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA1553 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA1553 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our BA1553 Flight Tracker above for more details.

BA1553 Flight Delay Compensation up to 600€!

Claim compensation for your flight delay or cancellation!

Flight delays happen, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them. You may be entitled to as much as 600€ in compensation if your flight has been delayed, cancelled or overbooked within the last three years. Claim Compensation Now >

Check Compensation >

BA1553 and Rome FCO to New York JFK Flights

Other flights departing from Rome FCO: AA721, AZ1395, W66189, AA721

Other flights arriving at New York JFK: AA721, B6124, DL1829, AA721

All flights connecting Rome FCO to New York JFK.

BA1553 British Airways Flight: Rome to New York Route Map

BA1553 British Airways Flight Map: Rome to New York
Flight Delay Compensation up to 600€/$: Claim for delay, cancellation, or baggage issues >
Flight-schedule data supplied by Aviation Edge Real-time Flight Schedules API.