El Aeropuerto de Roma-Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci es el aeropuerto principal de Italia y uno de los más transitados de Europa meridional. Situado en Fiumicino, a unos 35 kilómetros al suroeste del centro de Roma, el aeropuerto se inauguró en 1961 para sustituir al antiguo aeropuerto de Ciampino como puerta de acceso internacional a la capital italiana. FCO gestiona más de 40 millones de pasajeros al año a través de cuatro terminales. La Terminal 3 es la más grande y atiende a la mayoría de las aerolíneas internacionales, mientras que la Terminal 1 funciona como centro de operaciones de ITA Airways, la aerolínea de bandera nacida de la antigua Alitalia. El tren Leonardo Express conecta el aeropuerto con la estación de Roma Termini en 32 minutos sin paradas intermedias, y los trenes regionales ofrecen alternativas más económicas con más paradas. El aeropuerto opera tres pistas de aterrizaje. La posición de Roma como una de las ciudades más visitadas del mundo, con el Vaticano, el Coliseo y siglos de patrimonio artístico e histórico, garantiza una fuerte demanda de tráfico aéreo durante todo el año.

Aviation Terms

Iluminación de aeródromo (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Categoría de aeropuerto (Airport Category) Elevación del aeropuerto (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Estación de bomberos aeroportuaria (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Sala VIP de aeropuerto (Airport Lounge) Punto de referencia del aeropuerto (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Plataforma (Apron) Control automatizado de pasaportes (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Rome Fiumicino Airport to the city center?

The Leonardo Express train runs non-stop from Fiumicino to Roma Termini station in 32 minutes, costing EUR 14. Trenitalia regional trains (FL1 line) to Trastevere and Tiburtina stations take about 30-40 minutes and cost EUR 8. SIT and Terravision shuttle buses to Termini station cost EUR 7 and take 50-70 minutes depending on traffic.

How many terminals does Rome Fiumicino Airport have?

FCO has four terminals: Terminal 1 (domestic and Schengen flights), Terminal 2 (currently closed for renovation), Terminal 3 (main international terminal), and Terminal 5 (US and Israeli flights with enhanced security). Terminals 1 and 3 are connected by walkways. A shuttle bus serves Terminal 5, which is located in a separate building.

Which airlines have a hub at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

ITA Airways (successor to Alitalia) operates its hub from Terminal 1, with connections to major European and intercontinental destinations. ITA joined the SkyTeam alliance. Ryanair and Wizz Air also have significant operations at FCO. The airport is Italy's busiest, handling over 40 million passengers annually.

What is the difference between Fiumicino and Ciampino airports in Rome?

Fiumicino (FCO) is Rome's primary international airport, located 30 km southwest of the city center, handling full-service and major carriers. Ciampino (CIA) is a smaller airport 15 km southeast of the center, mainly used by some low-cost carriers like Ryanair for select routes. Fiumicino has direct rail links while Ciampino relies on buses to reach the city.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

Yes, FCO offers free Wi-Fi throughout all terminals. The network requires a brief registration via email or phone number. The first period is unlimited and speeds are generally sufficient for browsing and email. Charging stations are available in all terminals near the gate areas.