Rome Fiumicino Airport
The Leonardo da Vinci – Fiumicino Airport is the largest airport in Rome and Italy with over 43 million passengers passing through each year.
Rome-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has 3 main terminals and one satellite terminal. Terminal 3 (T3) is dedicated to international flights and T1 is to Italian domestic flights.
Its official name is Leonardo da Vinci Airport, in honor of the 15th-century Italian inventor, but Fiumicino is the town where it is located.
Getting to the city centre
Airport transfer service
For the easiest and quickest journey from Fiumicino Airport to your Rome hotel, arrange for a driver to meet you at your flight's arrival gate holding a sign with your name. Skip the hassle of navigating scams, inflated prices, and language barriers by booking your airport transfer to the hotel here.
SitBus Shuttle
SitBus Shuttle makes stops at Piazza Cavour 33 and Via Marsala 5 (near Termini). Tickets cost € 6 (US$ 6.31) for each journey, and buses operate from the airport between 8:30 am and midnight. As one of the top transportation options to Rome's center from the airport, we recommend grabbing your tickets in advance for a smoother experience:
Terravision shuttle bus
Terravision buses go from Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3 to Termini Station (Via Marsala number 29) in approximately 45 minutes. A one-way ticket costs € 6 (US$ 6.31), while a round trip is priced at € 11 (US$ 11.57). Buses from Terravision operate from the airport between 5:35 am and 11 pm.
Leonardo Express Train
Travel quickly and easily from Fiumicino Airport to Termini Station aboard the Leonardo Express train, completing the trip in just 30 minutes. While priced at € 14 (US$ 14.72) each way, it's a pricier yet efficient option to reach the heart of Rome from Fiumicino. It operates from 7 am to 11:30 pm and allows children up to 12 years old to ride for free.
Regional Train FR1
The regional train on the Sabina-Fiumicino line (FR1) is a cheaper alternative to the Leonardo Express. The fare from Fiumicino to Rome is € 8 (US$ 8.41) each way and the train stops at Tiburtina, Tuscolana, Ostiense and Trastevere stations. From Ostiense/Piramide you can take the metro line B.
The regional train is a good option for people staying in these areas. It operates from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm.
Other Buses
Schiaffini, another reputable bus company, provides service between Rome and Fiumicino Airport. These buses connect Terminal 3 with Termini Station, departing between 6:05 am. and 8:25 pm every 45 minutes or so. One-way fares are priced at € 5 (US$ 5.26), while round trips cost € 8 (US$ 8.41).
Taxis
Opting for a cab from Fiumicino to central Rome hotels has a fixed rate of € 50 (US$ 52.60), accommodating up to four passengers along with their luggage. It's worth mentioning that at night the price increases. Even so, it is always advisable to confirm the fare before going up to avoid possible misunderstandings. By law they cannot charge you more than € 70 (US$ 73.64).
Airport In The City
Thanks to Airport In The City you can check in free of charge for all ITA Airways flights departing from Fiumicino airport on the same day.
This new and modern transfer service is located at Termini Station, operates daily from 8 am to 4 pm and will allow you to enjoy your last day in Rome without having to carry your luggage.
Nearby places
Ostia Antica (5.6 km) Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (20.1 km) Trastevere (20.4 km) Janiculum Hill (20.5 km) Vatican City (20.7 km)