Rome Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Airport - Flight Information and Guide (FCO)

How to get to Rome Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Airport

Connected to the Capital through a dedicated railway network and numerous bus lines.

By Car

Accessible via the A91 motorway Rome-Fiumicino. From the GRA (Ring Road) take exit 30.

By Train

The Leonardo Express is the non-stop train that connects Rome Termini in 32 minutes with departures every 15 minutes.

By Bus

Numerous buses (Terravision, SIT) connect Rome Termini and Tiburtina to the airport in approximately 55 minutes.

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Tips The Leonardo Express is the most comfortable and fast solution: it does not suffer from traffic and arrives directly at Termini station. Purchase your ticket in advance on trenitalia.com to avoid queues at the automatic ticket machines during peak hours. If your return flight departs from Pier A of T1, allow a few extra minutes for the long internal corridors.

Average travel time to FCO

Train32 min (express)

Shuttle bus55 min

Taxi / Private hire40-50 minutes

Parking near Rome Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Airport

Official Easy Parking: Multi-story A-B-C-D connected to terminals, and Long Stay served by free shuttle.

Approximately Multi-story A-B-C-D near terminals cost €3–5 per hour, while Long Stay sector with free shuttle drops significantly, often under €10 per day booking online well in advance. For the numerous unofficial private parking lots signaled along access roads, always verify they are authorized, fenced and monitored: the unofficial ones offer low rates but without real guarantees on vehicle safety.

How to get to Rome from FCO

Upon leaving arrivals you'll be ready to reach Rome's center or continue to other Italian cities.

By Train

The railway station is internal, facing the terminals. Regional FL1 trains also depart from here.

By Bus

Bus stops outside Terminal 3 Arrivals. Tickets purchasable at internal desks or online.

By Taxi

Official (white) taxis at the exit. Fixed rate to Rome's center (within the Aurelian Walls) of €55, luggage included. Alternatively, the FREE NOW app lets you book a ride directly from your phone; Uber is present but in limited form in Rome.

Airport transfers you can book in advance

Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.

From FCO to the most sought-after destinations

If you want...	Choose	Approximate cost
Spend less	Bus (Terravision/SIT, 55 min)	~6€
Reach Termini as quickly as possible	Leonardo Express (32 min)	14€
Reach a different area from Termini	Regional train FL1 (also stops at Trastevere and Tiburtina)	~8€
Have heavy luggage or a night flight	Fixed-rate taxi to the historic center	~55€

Fiumicino → Rome Termini

The Leonardo Express is the most direct solution: 32 minutes, no intermediate stops, departures every 15 minutes.

Fiumicino → Vatican

The regional train FL1 stops at Rome San Pietro/Trastevere, approximately 20 minutes on foot from the Vatican Museums; alternatively a taxi takes 40-50 minutes depending on traffic.

Fiumicino → Trastevere

FL1 is the most direct option, with a dedicated stop at Rome Trastevere, a neighborhood increasingly chosen for accommodation thanks to its charm and evening life.

Fiumicino → Civitavecchia (cruise port)

There is no direct connection: the most common solution is a private transfer (approximately 1 hour) or train with a change at Rome Termini, less practical with cruise luggage.

Car rental at Rome Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Airport

Car rental hub located at Office Tower 2, connected by pedestrian tunnels to the terminals.

Allow a few extra minutes for the pedestrian tunnel if traveling with heavy luggage. At pickup bring your driving license, travel document, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit, and photograph any pre-existing damage before departing. Italian citizens and other EU/EEA citizens drive with their national license alone; all others generally require an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Hotels near Rome Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Airport

The Leonardo Express links Fiumicino to Termini in 32 minutes, so anyone landing with a few days in Rome has little reason to sleep next to the runways: the city is almost always the better choice, even with a mid-morning return flight. The balance tips with dawn departures, when every minute of transfer comes out of your sleep, and with one-night layovers, for which leaving the airport makes little sense. Those looking for evening life more than departure convenience can aim for Trastevere, reachable by train without passing through Termini.

At the airport

From the Hilton Rome Airport a covered walkway with a moving walkway leads to the terminals in under 10 minutes on foot; the Air Rooms HelloSky are in the T3 area, before security.

Best for: Departures before 7 and one-night layovers, when you don't want to leave the terminal area.

Pros

You walk to check-in, with no reliance on trains, shuttles or traffic on the A91
Air Rooms can be booked for just a few hours, to rest or shower between two flights

Cons

Only terminals and car parks around: for dinner you stay in the hotel or at the airport
For an evening in Rome you still need a train or taxi, there and back

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Airport area

Fiumicino and Isola Sacra

Paid hotel shuttles: the B&B Hotel one leaves from T3 at any hour on request, the Isola Sacra one must be booked at check-in. By car it takes 5-10 minutes.

Best for: Those arriving late or by car who want to spend less than at the terminal, with a shuttle for the morning flight.

Pros

Shuttles running before dawn, with no reliance on trains from Rome
The Ostia Antica excavations are close, handy for filling half a day of layover

Cons

Without a car you depend on hotel shuttle schedules and surcharges
Among roundabouts and shopping centres, there is little to do on foot in the evening

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Near the airport link

Termini station

Non-stop Leonardo Express in 32 minutes, departing every 15 minutes and arriving at the station opposite the terminals; Terravision and SIT buses take about 55 minutes.

Best for: Those who want to see Rome and have the airport train a few steps from the room.

Pros

Direct train to Fiumicino every 15 minutes, no changes
Metro lines A and B in the same station for getting around the rest of the city

Cons

Piazza dei Cinquecento and the surrounding streets are busy and unpleasant in the evening
For the historic centre you still need the metro, a bus or a long walk

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Neighbourhood

Trastevere

FL1 regional train from the airport station to Roma Trastevere, on the southern edge of the neighbourhood; by taxi 40-50 minutes depending on traffic.

Best for: Those who want to spend evenings among trattorias and alleys and accept a slightly longer transfer.

Pros

Direct train with the FL1, without passing through Termini
Restaurants and bars within walking distance of the hotel

Cons

From Roma Trastevere station to the heart of the neighbourhood you need tram 8 or a walk
Alleys full of bars, noisy until late on weekends

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Donna Camilla Savelli Former convent designed by Borromini in the seventeenth century, with breakfast in the inner garden and rooftop terraces; on Via Garibaldi, at the foot of the Janiculum. View availability

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Airport services

World-class services, including luxury shopping, Italian gastronomy, and innovative relaxation areas.

Shopping & Duty Free

The Aelia Duty Free area is expansive, offering the best Italian-made products, fashion, and local gastronomic goods. Currency exchange desks and multiple ATMs are available in departure and arrival areas; some retail shops also sell prepaid SIMs from major local operators.

Lounges & relaxation

The division of flights decides where the Fiumicino lounges are: those for Schengen destinations are in Terminal 1, those for non-Schengen in area E of Terminal 3. Alongside the lounges of ITA Airways and of some foreign airlines there are the Prima Vista lounges of Aeroporti di Roma and the independent Plaza Premium and Primeclass lounges, which sell entry even to those without premium tickets. The Prima Vista lounges also welcome the passengers of many partner airlines.

lounges: 10
with Priority Pass: 5
paid entry: from €22
earliest opening: 04:30

Which lounge to choose: full comparison

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free unlimited Wi-Fi via 'Rome Airport Free WiFi' network. After initial registration through browser, connection remains active without repeating for your entire airport stay. For a local SIM, four national operators (TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, Iliad) have shops or stands at the airport—convenient if you prefer not to find them in town. All offer eSIM activation in-store with ID.

Families & Children

UNICEF-certified nurseries and interactive play areas available in the new Pier A of T1.

Terminal guide

Two operational terminals: T1 (ITA Airways and partners) and T3 (international and extra-Schengen flights).

Between check-in and boarding at T3 (extra-Schengen flights) allow 20–25 minutes at a normal pace, including passport controls: yellow signage for Departures is well visible throughout the route. For those arriving at T1 and needing to reach T3, an internal pedestrian connection is available, avoiding the need to exit and re-enter the airport terminal.

It is ITA Airways' main hub, in addition to being served by most major international carriers. Routes vary seasonally: always verify current availability at the time of booking.

Map of Rome Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. How much does the Leonardo Express from Fiumicino to Roma Termini cost?

Roughly 14 euros one way, tickets available online, at vending machines, or on board with a surcharge.

Q. Is the FL1 regional train better than the Leonardo Express?

Yes, if you're not headed to Termini: the FL1 costs much less (around 8 euros) and also stops at Trastevere, Ostiense and Tiburtina, useful for those staying outside the historic center.