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Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport Guide

Terminals, minimum connection times, ground transport, parking, lounges, and layover advice for Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), sourced from the airport or the operator that runs each service, with minimums from OAG data.

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  1. Map
  2. Terminals & connections
  3. Layover helper
  4. Security & TSA
  5. Amenities
  6. Ground transport
  7. Parking
  8. Can I leave?
  9. FAQ

Quick answer

  • Terminals: 2 terminals
  • Minimum connection time: 45 min domestic, 1 hr international to domestic
  • Arrive: Follow your airline's check-in deadline
  • To Rome: about 32 min one-way
  • Free WiFi: Yes · Showers: Yes

Map

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Terminals & connections

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport has 2 terminals. Transfer system: Walking between T1 and T3. T2 was absorbed; T1-T3 connect through a central corridor.

Terminal 1

10 airlines: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, and more

Schengen and EU departures.

Terminal 3

6 airlines: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Aeromexico

Non-Schengen intl.

Minimum connection times

Domestic to domestic
45 min
Domestic to international
1 hr
International to domestic
1 hr
International to international
45 min
Transfer system
Walking between T1 and T3
Airside connected
Not published
Check your connection time at FCO

Layover helper

Find how long to plan for a connection at FCO: the official minimum connection time, plus a comfortable time of 30 minutes more, or 60 more when you clear customs or go through security again after a terminal change. Adjust trip type, terminal change, and checked-bag assumptions to match your itinerary.

Minimum connection at FCO

45min

Comfortable

75+ min

The shortest connection airlines usually sell here. Includes the walk between gates. Source: OAG

Comfortable is our guidance, not a rule.

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Security & TSA

Security waits at FCO vary by time of day and checkpoint. We have not confirmed a standard arrival time published by FCO, so follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines.

TSA PreCheck
Not available
CLEAR
Not available
Global Entry
Not available

EU e-gates; US passports typically use manned desks.

Amenities

6 of 7 core amenities available at FCO: showers, free WiFi, nursing rooms, chapel, pharmacy, pet relief. Free WiFi quality is rated good. Dining options span 1 terminal.

Showers

Available

Premium lounges

Sleep pods

Not available

WiFi

Free (good)

Nursing rooms

Available

Both terminals

Chapel

Available

Catholic chapel T1

Pet relief areas

Available

Pet relief areas

Dining highlights

Terminal 1: Attimi by Heinz Beck, Autogrill

Ground transport to Rome

FCO is about 32 min from downtown Rome by the fastest transit option.

OptionCostTime
Leonardo Express
Train
Nonstop to Roma Termini (€14).
$16about 32 min
FL1 regional
Train
To Trastevere and Ostiense.
VariesVaries
Taxi flat fare
Taxi
Flat €55 to the area within the Aurelian Walls; fixed fares include all supplements.
$64Varies

Parking

FCO does not publish a fixed daily parking rate; on-airport parking is priced dynamically by date and lot. Rome Fiumicino parking is reservation-based via adr.it in euros, with no fixed flat daily rate. Options include the Terminal A-D garages (short-stay), Lunga Sosta (long-stay), and the ADR e-move lot; book online (Prenota online) for the best rate.

Short-term
Varies
Long-term
Varies
Economy
Not published
Valet
Not published

Can I leave FCO during a layover?

With a 3-hour layover, stay inside FCO. With 6+ hours, you have time to see part of Rome. Round-trip to the city center is about 1 hr 4 min plus re-screening on return.

Leonardo Express to Termini in 32 min. 6+ hour layovers can see the Vatican or Colosseum.

Overnight layover hotels

  • Hilton Rome Airport
    On-airport
    $$$

Frequently asked questions

How early should I arrive at FCO?

We have not confirmed a standard arrival time published by Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, so follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint, so add buffer at busy times.

What is the minimum connection time at FCO?

FCO requires at least 45 minutes for domestic-to-domestic connections and 60 minutes for international-to-domestic connections. Transfer system: Walking between T1 and T3.

How long does it take to get between terminals at FCO?

We have no officially published terminal-to-terminal transfer time for FCO, so plan around the minimum connection time and add time for the terminal change.

Can I leave FCO during a 6-hour layover?

With 3 hours you should stay inside FCO. A 6-hour layover is enough to leave the airport briefly. Round-trip to the city center is about 64 minutes plus re-screening. Leonardo Express to Termini in 32 min. 6+ hour layovers can see the Vatican or Colosseum.

Does FCO have showers?

Yes, FCO has showers at Premium lounges.

Does FCO have sleep pods?

FCO does not have dedicated sleep pods. Check premium airline lounges for quiet rooms.

Is WiFi free at FCO?

Yes. FCO offers free WiFi throughout the airport.

What is the cheapest way to get from FCO to Rome?

The cheapest option is typically Leonardo Express at $16, taking about 32 minutes. Nonstop to Roma Termini (€14).

Is there TSA PreCheck and CLEAR at FCO?

FCO does not support TSA PreCheck and does not have CLEAR. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint. EU e-gates; US passports typically use manned desks.

Where should I eat at FCO during a layover?

Notable dining at FCO includes Attimi by Heinz Beck (Terminal 1), Autogrill (Terminal 1).

How much does parking cost at FCO?

FCO does not publish a fixed daily parking rate; rates are set dynamically by date and lot. Rome Fiumicino parking is reservation-based via adr.it in euros, with no fixed flat daily rate. Options include the Terminal A-D garages (short-stay), Lunga Sosta (long-stay), and the ADR e-move lot; book online (Prenota online) for the best rate.

Is there a hotel at FCO for overnight layovers?

Yes. Hilton Rome Airport is on-airport (On-airport) in the $$$ price band. This is the easiest option for overnight layovers or early-morning departures since you can reach the terminal on foot without a shuttle or rideshare.

Which terminal does my airline use at FCO?

FCO has 2 terminals. Major airline assignments: Terminal 1: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines; Terminal 3: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Korean Air. Confirm with your boarding pass before arrival since a few airlines operate from multiple terminals depending on route.

Are there pet relief areas at FCO?

Yes. Pet relief areas.

Is there a chapel or prayer room at FCO?

Yes. Catholic chapel T1.

Compare FCO to other airports

See how FCO ranks against the other 111 airports in our dataset.

Best for layoversFCO is workable for 6h+ layoversWith sleep podsSee which airports offer capsule hotels and nap roomsShortest MCTFCO dom-to-dom: 45 min · intl-to-dom: 1 hr

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Sources & verification

Connection times, security, ground transport and parking verified Oct 2026 against the sources above. Amenities, lounges and nearby hotels without a listed source are not yet verified. Always confirm with Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport before flying.

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