Located 30km from the capital city of Italy – Rome, Fiumicino is one of the largest airports in Europe and the largest in Italy. It occupies 29km2 and its name comes from the most popular figure of the Renaissance.
The airport started operating in 1961 and has been modernized and extended several times since then. Currently, it can handle 30 landing/taking off operations in an hour. During bad weather conditions such as fog, the airport operates just 10 landing/taking off procedures an hour.
This is an airport where passengers will find anything they need while waiting for their flight. There are multiple gastronomy venues and stores. There is also a laundry room, travel agency and currency exchange office. Moreover, the airport provides Internet and Wi-Fi access. A car park for 4000 cars is located nearby. The connection from the airport to the center of Rome is very convenient. There are a couple of options you can choose from: using the A91 highway – by car, bus or taxi. You can also go for a local train or Leonardo Express, departing from a platform next to the airport.
