Rome Fiumicino Airport Guide (FCO) 2026

The basics

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino (FCO) is Italy's largest airport, 30km southwest of Rome. 4 terminals. Most international flights arrive at Terminal 3. Terminal 1 handles low-cost carriers and some domestic. Terminals are connected by shuttle bus and walkways.

Getting to/from Rome center

Option	Time	Cost	Notes
Leonardo Express train	32 min	€14	Direct to Roma Termini. Every 15 min. Best option.
FL1 regional train	45-55 min	€8	To Trastevere, Ostiense, Tiburtina. Cheaper, more stops.
SIT/Terravision bus	55-75 min	€6-7	To Termini. Cheap but slow in traffic.
Taxi (fixed rate)	40-60 min	€50	Fixed fare to anywhere within Aurelian Walls.
Private transfer	40-60 min	€55-80	Pre-booked, door-to-door. Good for groups/families.

See our detailed Fiumicino to Rome guide for step-by-step directions.

Airport essentials

WiFi: Free, unlimited. Connect to "Airport Free WiFi." Decent speed.

SIM cards: TIM, Vodafone, and WindTre kiosks in arrivals (Terminal 3). Slightly pricier than city shops but convenient. See our SIM card guide.

Luggage storage: Left luggage service in Terminal 3, arrivals level. €6 for first 5 hours, €1/hour after.

Food: Overpriced airside (espresso €2-3, panini €8-12). The Eataly corner in Terminal 1 departures is the best option. Pack snacks.

Tips

Arrive 2.5-3 hours early for international flights. Security lines can be brutal, especially morning departures. Terminal 3 is the worst for queues.

Tax-free refund: Customs desk (Dogana) is BEFORE check-in for checked items. Allow 30-45 minutes in peak season.

💡 The Leonardo Express is the answer. €14, 32 minutes, no traffic, no hassle. Runs every 15 minutes from 6:23am to 11:23pm. Buy tickets from machines in the airport train station (follow signs to "Treno/Train"). Platform is clearly marked "Roma Termini — Non Stop."

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