Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Non-Schengen arrivals clear passport control, then baggage reclaim, then customs.

• The railway station is reached by a covered walkway from Terminal 3 — follow 'Treni / Trains'.
• Buy and validate regional train tickets before boarding where required.
• Only use official taxi ranks; ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.

• Train

  Leonardo Express

  Non-stop train between the airport and Roma Termini.

  Time:

  About 32 minutes

• Train

  FL1 regional train

  Regional service to Trastevere, Ostiense and Tiburtina — useful if you are not staying near Termini.

  Does not serve Termini.

• Bus

  Airport coaches

  Several coach operators run to Termini and other points; cheaper and slower than the train.

• Taxi

  Taxis

  Licensed white taxis operate a fixed fare between Fiumicino and destinations inside the Aurelian Walls.

  Confirm the fixed fare applies to your destination before departing.

• Ride-hailing

  Ride-hailing (NCC)

  Licensed private-hire services are available and must be pre-booked in most cases.

• Car rental

  Rental cars

  Rental centre is reached from the terminals; note Rome's restricted traffic zones (ZTL) in the historic centre.

Schengen and non-Schengen areas are separated; connections between them involve passport control.

• Terminal transfers are signposted; allow time as walking distances are long.
• Confirm minimum connection times with your airline.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminals.

• Connect to the airport network and follow the portal instructions.
• Avoid banking logins on public Wi-Fi.

Italy uses the euro; cards are widely accepted, though small cafés may prefer cash.

• ATMs (bancomat) are available in the terminals.
• Decline dynamic currency conversion and pay in euros.
• Tipping is modest and optional in Italy.

Cafés, bars and restaurants operate landside and airside in both terminals.

• Choice is reduced very early in the morning.

Airline and independent lounges operate in the terminals.

• Confirm access with your airline or lounge programme.

Hotels operate at the airport and in the nearby Fiumicino area with shuttles.

• Useful for early departures — central Rome is 30+ minutes away.

Left-luggage services operate at the airport.

• Report delayed baggage to your airline's handling agent before leaving the baggage hall.

Baby-changing and family facilities are available.

• Request accessibility assistance through your airline before travelling.

• Charging points
• Pharmacy
• Prayer room
• Information desks
• Luggage storage
• SIM / mobile shops

Local emergency number: 112 (EU emergency)

• Airport medical assistance is available via information desks and airport staff.
• Report a lost passport to the police and contact your embassy or consulate in Italy.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Rome Fiumicino official siteOfficial airport source
• Visa for Italy — official portalGovernment source
• Italian Customs AgencyGovernment source
• ATAC — Rome public transportOfficial transit source
• Trenitalia (Leonardo Express)Official transit source
• Single European emergency number 112Government source