L'aéroport de Rome Fiumicino – Leonardo da Vinci est le principal aéroport desservant Rome, la capitale de l'Italie, et l'aéroport le plus fréquenté du pays. Situé à Fiumicino, à environ 32 kilomètres au sud-ouest du centre de Rome, l'aéroport a ouvert en 1961 et porte le nom de Léonard de Vinci. FCO accueille plus de 40 millions de passagers par an et est la base principale d'ITA Airways, la compagnie nationale italienne qui a succédé à Alitalia en 2021. L'aéroport dispose de quatre terminaux, dont le Terminal 3 qui gère la plupart du trafic international. Le Leonardo Express offre un service de train direct jusqu'à la gare Roma Termini en 32 minutes, et les trains régionaux FL1 desservent d'autres gares romaines. FCO exploite quatre pistes et sert de point d'entrée principal pour les millions de touristes visitant Rome chaque année, attirés par des sites tels que le Colisée, la Cité du Vatican et le Forum romain. L'aéroport est également un hub de correspondance important pour les voyages entre l'Europe et la Méditerranée. Les récentes rénovations ont amélioré le confort des passagers, et l'aéroport a reçu de nombreuses récompenses pour sa qualité de service.

Aviation Terms

Éclairage d'aérodrome (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Catégorie d'aéroport (Airport Category) Élévation de l'aéroport (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Caserne de pompiers de l'aéroport (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Salon d'aéroport (Airport Lounge) Point de référence de l'aéroport (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Tablier (Apron) Contrôle automatisé des passeports (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.