Cheapest time to fly to Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome is a popular destination all year round, but flight prices to Rome are at their highest in the summer holidays so you may prefer to book your flights to Fiumicino Airport in spring or autumn when the city is less hot and humid. It is worthwhile looking for last-minute flights throughout the year, but in particular during the winter months.
Flying to Fiumicino (FCO) Airport
As you would expect from the airport serving the fourth most visited city in the world, Fiumicino is very busy. It is situated about 16 miles out of the city. Find direct flights here from most UK airports, including London Gatwick, with Alitalia, Vueling, Iberia and British Airways amongst others. Indirect flights are also an option from most provincial airports, with Lufthansa, SwissAir and KLM all offering stopovers on the continent.
On arrival and getting around (FCO)
Fiumicino airport can be frustratingly slow to move through, so allow plenty of time for your return flights and give yourself a lot of time between transfers. In each of its four terminals, there is a good array of shops, selling everything from books, to clothes, to perfume. Many restaurants are open 24 hours, and some also have free mobile charging stations. Pharmacies are available in Terminals 1 and 3. Netflights can help you to find amazing cheap flights to Fiumicino airport by showing you the cheapest flights by airline and by date.
Getting to the city from the airport
Getting to the city from the airport
The cheapest method of travelling into Rome from the airport is by coach. You can buy tickets online or on arrival, and the stop is just outside the terminal buildings. They run every 30 minutes. If you prefer, you can get the train from Terminal 3; this is more expensive but more comfortable. Take the stopping train to reach the city in an hour, or the more expensive Express train, which goes non-stop to the city centre in 30 minutes. You could opt for a taxi but avoid those offering services inside the terminal building, they are likely to be unofficial and you will pay over the odds. Instead, head outside to the official taxi rank.
Don't forget before you fly
British citizens can visit Italy without first obtaining a visa or travel documents – meaning you could book your last-minute flights to get to Fiumicino airport tomorrow with no problem. You can stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. You just need to make sure that your passport has at least six months validity left, on the day you travel. The local currency is the euro; buy some in the UK or use an ATM in Rome. Avoid using the ATMs in the airport as they tend to charge higher fees.
