Interactive Tourist Maps and Guides: Rome Fiumicino Airport

Rome, Italy's largest airport

“Leonardo da Vinci” Rome Fiumicino Airport is Rome’s largest and busiest airport. Located in Flumicino, Lazio, Italy and 30 kilometres south of Rome, it serves the Rome metropolitan area. Opened in 1961, the airport is named for Italian polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. Some of the artists paintings and inventions are displayed inside the terminal.

Getting transportation between the airport and Rome

If you are traveling between the airport and central Rome, a high-speed train operated by Trenitalia offers regular service. At an expected travel time of 30 minutes and a cost of under 15 EUR for a one-way ticket, this can be a good option, particularly if you are in a hurry. Alternatively, there are regular bus services that operate between the airport and Roma Termini. They typically offer an expected travel time of between 45-60 minutes at a cost of under 10 EUR for one-way ticket.

If you prefer to take a taxi between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Roma Termini, the cost will typically be under 50 EUR on a flat fixed rate, and expected to take under 45 minutes of travel time. An Uber Black premium service may be expected to cost you around 70 EUR.

Local buses provide service for the nearby villages of Fiumicino, Isola Sacra, and Ostia, where you will find several of the hotels and accommodations in the area surrounding the airport.

Visit tourist attractions and cultural landmarks nearby

There are several local tourist attractions and cultural landmarks that you can take time to explore while spending time at Rome Fiumicino Airport. Located directly across from the main entrance to the terminal, is Museo Delle Navi Romane, a family-friendly museum that contains Roman ship exhibits. Across the street, is Portus Romae, an outdoor park and museum highlighting the history of ancient Rome, and another great place for families and kids to enjoy.

A 15-minute drive from the main entrance to the airport, or 30-minutes if taking public transit, Ostia Antica is an archaeological site of an early Roman harbor city. Its remains have been kept well preserved to this day. It features a museum, restaurant, bookshop and the Baths of Neptune. Other nearby historical landmarks and monuments include Domus of Amor and Psyche, Capitolium, Tempio di Ercole, and Piazzale dell Corporazioni.

Close to the sea, Pontile di Ostia is a 150-meter jetty, and observation deck overlooking the waterfront. Kids and families can explore and walk on the nearby sandy beach. A short walk up the street, is Parco Lido, a small amusement park intended for younger children. There is also a church, Parrocchia Santa Maria Regina Pacis, located within the small fishing village of Ostia.

Stay at hotels next to Rome Fiumicino Airport

There are many choices for hotels and accommodation in the area surrounding the Rome Fiumicino Airport. On the airport grounds, are two Hilton Hotel properties. Hilton Rome Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Rome Airport, are both 4-star hotel accommodations. Directly across the street from the airport is QC Termeroma, a 5-star hotel. To the west of the airport, close by the sea, there are many more hotels you can choose from. Among these are the Villa Rosita, Residence la Maison Jolie, Hotel De La Ville Relais, and Torre Clementina. Hotels in nearby Ostia include La finestra sul mare, Hotel La Scaletta Rome, and The Living Room of Ostia.