Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport lies roughly 30 kilometres southwest of central Rome, on the Tyrrhenian coast in the Lazio region of Italy. It serves as the primary international gateway to the Italian capital and is one of the busiest airports in southern Europe. The airport opened in 1961, replacing Ciampino as Rome's main civil aviation facility.
About Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport lies roughly 30 kilometres southwest of central Rome, on the Tyrrhenian coast in the Lazio region of Italy. It serves as the primary international gateway to the Italian capital and is one of the busiest airports in southern Europe. The airport opened in 1961, replacing Ciampino as Rome's main civil aviation facility.
The airport operates from a single integrated passenger complex divided into Terminals 1 and 3, with Terminal 1 generally handling Schengen traffic and Terminal 3 covering non-Schengen and intercontinental flights. It has four runways arranged in parallel and crosswind configurations and operates around the clock. Ongoing expansion works are progressively enlarging boarding areas and modernising the eastern apron.
Overview
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport lies roughly 30 kilometres southwest of central Rome, on the Tyrrhenian coast in the Lazio region of Italy. It serves as the primary international gateway to the Italian capital and is one of the busiest airports in southern Europe. The airport opened in 1961, replacing Ciampino as Rome's main civil aviation facility.
Airlines
Fiumicino is the principal hub of ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier, and a focus airport for several leisure and low-cost operators. It hosts a wide roster of international carriers from across Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia, including most major Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld members serving Italy.
Airlines
Airlines flying from FCO
Routes
Top routes from FCO
Nearby airports
Other airports in Italy
FAQ
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome, Italy (Europe), at coordinates 41.790°, 12.250°.
- Its IATA code is FCO and its ICAO code is LIRF.
- Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport serves Rome, Italy. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport operates on Europe/Rome local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport sits at latitude 41.790° and longitude 12.250°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from FCO include Toki Air, Cyprus Airways, Central Airlines and Global Aviation (GEA).
- Tracked destinations from FCO include Milan.
- Its address is Via dell' Aeroporto di Fiumicino, Fiumicino, Lazio, 54, Italy, the phone number is +39 06 65951, the official website is http://www.adr.it/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Italy. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.