General information
Rome Fiumicino Airport, also known as Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, is situated in the municipality of Fiumicino, near the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the largest and busiest airport in Italy and the main hub for ITA Airways and Vueling (together with Barcelona Airport). The second largest airport in Rome is Ciampino Airport southeast of the city.
Where is Rome Fiumicino Airport situated?
The airport is located west of the city and easily accessible via the Autostrada A91 Roma-Fiumicino. The airport is well signposted along the way.
How many terminals does Rome Fiumicino Airport have?
Rome Fiumicino Airport has three terminals known as Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Terminal 5 (currently closed). Terminal 1 consists of a main building and three piers/concourses (A1-10, A21-27, A31-59), Terminal 3 has four boarding areas (E1-8, E11-24, E31-44, E51-52). Gates E31 – E44 can be reached with an automated people mover called SkyBrigde from Terminal 3. In the public part of the terminals you will find Arrivals on the ground floor and Departures (check-in desks) on the first floor. The airport’s railway station and car hire offices can be reached via the second floor, there is a footbridge from T1 and a footbridge from T3.
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A good alternative for flying to or from Rome Fiumicino Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Italy.
| Rome Ciampino Airport | 28km |
| Perugia Airport | 146km |
| Pescara Airport | 174km |
| Naples Airport | 198km |
Which airlines fly from and to Rome Fiumicino Airport?
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ITA Airways -
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Wizz Air -
Neos Air
