Rome. It is the heart of Italy. Every street in Rome is a work of art. However, the Roman adventure does not begin at the Colosseum or the Trevi Fountain, but at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. It is Italy’s largest and busiest airport. But don’t worry, you can easily find your way around the airport by checking out the Rome-Fiumicino Airport Map.
Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport is located in the city of Fiumicino, Italy. Rome-Fiumicino Airport serves Rome, Vatican City, and the Lazio region. It is the country’s busiest airport. More than 50 million passengers use this airport every year.
Rome Airport is located southwest of Rome. The airport is approximately 32 km from the city center. There are many transportation options from the airport to the city center. The Leonardo Express departs from the station right in front of Terminal 3. You can reach Rome’s central train station in about 32 minutes. If your hotel is in the Trastevere, Ostiense, or Tiburtina areas, you can travel by FL1 Train.
There are taxi and bus stops in front of all terminals. You can reach the city center in 35-45 minutes by taxi. The bus journey takes longer. The journey time is between 45 and 75 minutes.
Interactive Rome-Fiumicino Airport Map
Rome-Fiumicino Airport Terminals
There are two terminals at Rome-Fiumicino Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
Rome-Fiumicino Airport Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is the main hub for ITA Airways. This terminal is generally used for domestic and Schengen zone flights. Gates are numbered from A1 to A83. There are 94 check-in counters in the terminal. The e-gates system is very fast. There are shops, cafes, and restaurants inside the terminal. There are boutique cafes inside the terminal where you can enjoy authentic Italian coffee. There are also stylish boutiques of famous Italian brands in the terminal.
Rome-Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3
This is the largest terminal at the airport. Terminal 3 is used for domestic, Schengen, and international flights. Major airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Emirates, American Airlines, and British Airways use T3. Gates are numbered from E1 to E61. There are 231 check-in points in Terminal 3. The “Area E” inside T3 is like an open-air shopping street. There are stores of famous Italian brands inside the terminal. You can find Gucci, Prada, Valentino, and other brands here. If you want to shop tax-free, this is a paradise for you. There are restaurants, cafes, and shops inside the terminal.
Free shuttle buses operate 24 hours a day between the terminals.
Rome-Fiumicino Airport Car Rental
There are car rental company offices at Rome-Fiumicino Airport. At Fiumicino Airport, the car rental company offices are located just outside the terminals, in the area called “Torre Uffici 2.” You can easily reach this area from the terminals via covered, escalator-equipped tunnels. Just follow the “Rent a Car” signs.
Companies and Locations:
Autovia: Parking B, 4th floor.
Avis-Budget: Parking A, 2nd floor.
Europcar: Parking B, 3rd floor.
Hertz-Thrifty-Dollar: Parking A, 1st floor.
Locauto-Enterprise-National-Alamo: Parking C, 3rd floor.
Sixt: Parking B, 4th floor.
Maggiore: Parking A, 2nd floor.
Goldcar: Parking B, 4th floor.
OK Mobility: Parking A, ground floor.
Upon arrival at the airport, you may not find the car you want at the car rental companies. Therefore, you must make your online car reservation weeks before your trip. To rent a car, you only need your passport, driver’s license, and credit card.
Rome-Fiumicino Airport VIP Lounge
There are multiple VIP Lounges at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at Rome-Fiumicino Airport. The Primeclass Lounge is located near Gate A61-A83. This VIP Lounge is open from 05:30 to 22:00.
HelloSky Air Rooms & Lounge is located inside Rome Fiumicino Airport, right in front of the terminals. You can walk to this lounge area from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. It is open from 06:00 to 22:00.
Plaza Premium Lounge-E is located near gates E22-E24. It is open to passengers traveling to non-Schengen areas. It is open from 05:00 to 22:00. Plaza Premium Lounge-A is open to passengers traveling within the Schengen Area.
The VIP Lounge area has comfortable seats, quiet areas, work desks, and free Wi-Fi.
Hotels in Rome-Fiumicino Airport
There is no hotel connected to the terminals inside Fiumicino Airport. However, there are many hotels located close to the airport.
Hilton Rome Airport is 1 km away from the terminals. A free shuttle service is available between 05:00 and 01:00. Hilton Garden Inn Rome Airport is a 5-minute drive from Rome-Fiumicino Airport. There is a free shuttle from Terminal 3 to this hotel.
Hotel Isola Sacra Rome is very close to the airport. You can reach this hotel in a 5-minute drive. A shuttle service is available upon request.
Rome Marriott Park Hotel is approximately 15 km from Rome-Fiumicino Airport. The hotel offers a free shuttle service.
Rome-Fiumicino Airport location
Rome-Fiumicino Airport Address: Via Pierpaolo Racchetti, 1, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy.
Rome-Fiumicino Airport IATA: FCO.
Rome-Fiumicino Airport ICAO: LIRF.
Satellite view of Rome-Fiumicino Airport. Click to enlarge
Rome-Fiumicino Airport destination map (February 2026). Click to enlarge
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