Rome–Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino (FCO) Airport Minimum Connection Time

It is essential to be aware of the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) in an airport when the route has a connecting flight. It's advisable to look this up before booking a flight ticket. The MCT is also important if the air traveller is claiming for compensation for a missed connection. Below you can see the MCT in Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport for connecting flights.

• Between domestic flights: 35 min.
• Between domestic and international flights: 40 min.
• Between international flights: 40 min.

Rome Fiumicino Airport terminals

Terminals are the sectors or totally separate buildings in airports through which passengers can transfer between transport on the ground and the places for boarding or disembarking from the plane. It is essential to confirm the terminal prior to getting to the airport when you depart or have a transfer to another flight, as terminals in larger airports may be far from each other and travellers often need more time to get to the correct one. In Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport there are 5 Terminals.

Terminal 1 – used by SkyTeam airlines

Terminal 2 – Schengen and non-Schengen fights and domestic flights by easyJet, Wizz Air, Blue Air, Sun Express, Air Moldova, and Meridiana

Terminal 3 – the largest terminal; used by most airlines

Terminal 4 – Schengen and non-Schengen fights, domestic flights

Terminal 5 – flights to the United States and Israel

Getting from Fiumicino Airport to Rome

When it’s your first time travelling to a destination, it may be a challenge to know the best way to reach the city centre. It is not always possible to take public transportation right at the airport and taxis can be costly. It's advisable to consider all the transport alternatives before travelling so you can schedule your trip appropriately.

You can find the most up-to-date information and connections of public transport here.

Fiumicino Airport train

• FL1
  Direction: Piramide
  Operating hours: more information here

Fiumicino Airport bus

• Leonardo Express
  Direction: Rome
  Travel time (approx.): 32 min. to the main railway station
  Ticket price: adult single ticket starts from 14 EUR, child single ticket starts from 14 EUR
• Terravision
  Direction: Rome
  Travel time (approx.): 55 min.
  Operating hours: more information here
  Ticket price: adult single ticket starts from 5.80 EUR, child single ticket starts from 5.80 EUR

Fiumicino Airport taxi

• Pick up point: outside the Terminals
  Travel time (approx.): 40 min. to the city centre
  Approximate price: 48 EUR

Where to rest in Fiumicino Airport

Sometimes passengers face long waiting times between flights, such as overnight layovers or a delayed flight until the next day. When this happens, it is good for travellers to be familiar with where they can rest and pass their time between flights.

Fiumicino Airport lounges

Lounges are facilities in the airport which provide passengers with services - for example food, drinks, relaxation zones, free WIFI and showers, so that travellers can wait in comfort.

• Plaza Premium Lounge
  Location: Terminal 3, after security
  Opening hours: 24 hrs., daily
  Price: 42 EUR
• Casa Alitalia Lounge
  Location: Terminal 1, near check-in; Terminal 3, areas D and E
  Opening hours: Terminal 1: 05:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily; Terminal 3: acc. to Alitalia flights
  Price: 45 EUR
• Passenger Lounge
  Location: Terminal 3, non-Schengen Area, near Gate E41
  Opening hours: 06:15 AM - 10:45 PM, daily

Hotels near Fiumicino Airport

When your next flight leaves the following morning, or the lounges aren’t comfortable enough, the next alternative might be a nearby hotel. Various airports have hotels inside the airport, while in others you might need to leave the airport vicinity to reach the closest one. We have chosen the most comfortable options for you in case you choose to stay in a hotel between flights.

• Hilton Garden Inn Rome Airport Hotel
  Price: from 77 EUR per night
  Address: Via Vittorio Bragadin, 2, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy
  Contact: +39 066 525 9000
  Website: click
• Welcome Airport Hotel
  Price: from 43 EUR per night
  Address: Viale Coccia di Morto, 215, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy
  Contact: +39 066 508 3002
  Website: click
• Best Western Hotel Rome Airport Hotel
  Price: from 61 EUR per night
  Address: Via Portuense, 2465, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy
  Contact: +39 066 507 221
  Website: click

Rome-Fiumicino Airport restaurants

Feeling hungry or thirsty when travelling is the last thing you want. Whatever you’re in need of, whether it’s a snack for the plane, a place for coffee before an early flight, or a spot to relax and sit down during a layover, we have a selection of alternatives to suit your needs.

Click here for a comprehensive description of places to dine in Rome Airport.

• Mokà Bagel Factory
  Description: American bagel sandwiches
  Location: Terminal 3
• Spizzico
  Description: pizza & burgers
  Location: between Gates C08-C16
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
• Mokà Algida
  Description: coffee & pastries
  Location: Gate 7
• Rustichelli & Mangione
  Description: Italian food
  Location: Departures area and between Gates C08-C16
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 09:30 PM, daily
• McDonald's
  Description: fast food restaurant
  Location: Departures
  Opening hours: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
• Beercode
  Description: beer, burgers, salads
  Location: Main area, Upper Level

Where to shop in Leonardo da Vinci Airport

If you’re that type of traveller who typically leaves your holiday souvenir shopping to the last minute, or simply need to kill some time before your flight, then it’s a good idea to visit the airport shops. To find the best shops for your needs, check out the guide below.

Go here to find a complete list of shops.

• Aelia
  Description: Duty Free
  Location: Terminal 3
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
• Ferrari
  Description: Ferrari merch
  Location: Terminal 3
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily
• Just Design
  Description: accessories & home decor
  Location: Terminal A, D, and E
• Moleskine
  Description: sketchbooks, backpacks, journals, wallets, stationery
  Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
• PINKO
  Description: women's fashion
  Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 09:30 PM, daily

Fiumicino Airport (FCO) car rental

Some destinations are worth seeing by car, or it might be essential for your trip to travel by car. The list below will help you to choose the right car rental company for your journey.

• Hertz
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
  Contact: +39 066 501 1553
• Europcar
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
  Contact: +39 066 576 1211
• Avis
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
  Contact: +39 066 501 1531
• Budget
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
  Contact: +39 066 501 1531
• Firefly
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
  Contact: +39 069 761 3349

Other services in Fiumicino Airport you might need

• Smoking Lounges
  Location: several locations in Terminal 1 and 3

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