Rome Fiumicino Airport

The Rome-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the largest in Italy, serving over 36 million passengers (in 2010). Its official name is Aeroporto Leonardo da Vinci, after the fifteenth-century Italian inventor. It is located in the municipality of Fiumicino.

The Rome-Fiumicino Airport has 3 main terminals and a satellite terminal. Most flights from Europe arrive in Terminal B.

Getting to Rome from Fiumicino Airport

Leonardo Express Train

Inside Rome Fiumicino Airport

Alitalia Plane

Leonardo Express in Termini

The Leonardo Express train connects Fiumicino Airport with Termini Station in 30 minutes. The price is €14 each way and is the fastest way to get downtown.

This train runs from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm.

FR1 Regional Train

The Sabina-Fiumicino (FR1) regional train is a cheaper alternative to the Leonardo Express. The fare is €8 each way, and the train stops at Tiburtina, Tuscolana, Ostiense and Trastevere. From Ostiense/Piramide you can take line B of the Metro.

The regional train is a good option for people staying in these areas. It runs from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm.

Bus

There are several bus lines that connect Rome with Fiumicino Airport. All depart from the bus station at Terminal 3:

Terravision: Goes from Fiumicino to 29 Via Marsalla (next to Termini) in about 70 minutes. The price is €6 one-way, €11 roundtrip. Terravision buses leave the airport between 5:45 am and 9:50 pm.
SITBusShuttle: Stops at 33 Piazza Cavour and 5 Via Marsalla (next to Termini). The price is €8 each way and leaves the airport between 8:30 am and midnight.
L'Autonoleggio Tirreno: Connects Fiumicino to Ostiense station. The fare is €6 and there are departures from the airport every 40 minutes between 6:25 am and 9:30 pm. You can take the B line of the Metro From Ostiense/Piramide.
Cotral: Stops at Piazza del Cinquecento (by Termini) and the Tiburtina station. Although the price is €4.50 one-way, there are only 8 departures every day, so it is not recommended.

Taxi

Taking a taxi from Fiumicino to hotels in the centre of Rome has a fixed price of €40 and includes four people and their luggage. Still, it is always advisable to ask before getting in to avoid potential misunderstandings.

Shuttle Service

The most convenient and fastest way to get to the hotel is to have a driver wait for you at the airport with a sign with your name on it. If you want to surprise someone special or if you don’t want it to be a bother, you can book transportation online at Rome.net. The price is €43.

Location

30 km/19 mi southwest of central Rome.

Closest attractions

Ostia Antica (3.46 miles)
Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (12.48 miles)
Trastevere (12.7 miles)
Janiculum Hill (12.74 miles)
Vatican City (12.85 miles)

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Hotels nearby

Rome Marriott Park Hotel
(7.6 miles)
Agriturismo Cavendo Tutus
(8.34 miles)
Ibis Roma Fiera
(7.7 miles)
Casa Santa Rosa
(8.22 miles)