LayoverFCO layover guide
Rome Fiumicino. City centre is roughly 32 minutes away each way.
What to do by layover length
Under 4 hours: stay in the airport
- Terminal 3 handles most international flights and has a large shopping area.
4 to 8 hours
Getting to Rome takes about 64 minutes round trip, so a city trip is tight. Consider staying airside or nearby.
8 hours or more: leave the airport
Leonardo Express train to Roma Termini, about 32 minutes.
Transit and visa basics
Leaving the airport means entering the Schengen Area. Some passports also need an airport transit visa. Official source. Also check your airline's connection rules and the official Rome Fiumicino website.
Lounges
Lounge access depends on your airline, ticket class, or a membership. Search Priority Pass lounges at FCO, or check lounge listings on the airport's website.
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Heading into Rome for a few hours? Drop your bags at a luggage storage spot.
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Short on time? A pre-booked ride takes the guesswork out of getting to the city and back.
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Long layover? Short tours that fit your time:
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Hotels near the airport can be compared below. For an overnight or a day room:
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