Fiumicino Airport (officially Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, IATA code: FCO) is Rome's main international hub, located approximately 32 km from the city centre.
- Duration: 32 minutes
- Cost: €14 per journey (available online at a small discount)
- Frequency: every 15 minutes, from 06:23 to 23:23
- Pros: fast, reliable, not affected by road traffic
- Cons: you handle your luggage yourself, no door-to-door service, train only goes to Termini
If your hotel is near Termini, this is a good economical option. However, if you are loaded with luggage or need to reach areas such as Parioli, Trastevere or the Vatican, the additional time for the metro or taxi can cancel out the speed advantage.
Note: the FR1 regional train (approximately €2) is also available — slower (45–75 min) with intermediate stops including Trastevere and Ostiense — useful if you are heading to those areas.
- Main operators: Terravision, SIT Bus Shuttle, Cotral, Airport Connection
- Cost: €5–€7 per person
- Duration: 60–90 minutes (heavily dependent on traffic)
- Pros: inexpensive, no advance booking needed
- Cons: not door-to-door, timings vary with traffic, luggage is your responsibility
The bus is the cheapest choice, but not the most comfortable. During rush hours (08:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00) journey times can exceed 90 minutes.
- Fixed fare: €48 for destinations within the Aurelian Walls (historic centre)
- Outside the centre: meter is active, with costs between €60 and €90 depending on zone and traffic
- Supplements: extra luggage, night hours, public holidays
- Pros: no advance booking, immediately available
- Cons: variable cost outside the centre, vehicle quality not guaranteed, no flight monitoring
Watch out for scams: only accept white taxis with the meter running. Avoid anyone who approaches you at the terminal exit offering a ride.
- Cost: fixed €72 (Rome Centre ↔ Fiumicino FCO), any destination
- Vehicles: luxury sedan (up to 3 pax) or V-Class (up to 7 pax)
- Included: real-time flight monitoring, free waiting up to 60 min, meet & greet with name board, Rome ZTL access
- Pros: fixed price with no surprises, door-to-door service, professional driver
- Cons: must be booked in advance (min 30 min), higher cost than train/bus
With the NCC service you don't need to worry about a delayed flight: the driver monitors your flight and automatically adjusts the pick-up time. Ideal for business travel, families with young children, or anyone who wants to avoid airport stress. To find out exactly where your driver will be waiting at arrivals, read the Fiumicino terminals guide: where your NCC driver waits.
The NCC price is per vehicle, not per person. For 2+ passengers, the per-person cost becomes very competitive with the taxi.
Groups and families: a standard taxi carries a maximum of 4 people with limited luggage. An NCC V-Class carries 7 people with all luggage at a flat €72 — often better value than splitting across taxis.
Arrivals at Ciampino (Ryanair, easyJet): if your flight lands at Ciampino Airport instead of Fiumicino, transport options are different. Read the Ciampino–Rome Centre transfer guide to compare shuttle buses, fixed taxi and private NCC.
International flights: delays are common. With an NCC transfer, book once and forget it — monitoring is automatic.
Departing from Rome to Fiumicino: if you need to organise the transfer from your Rome hotel to the airport (return direction), read the hotel Rome to Fiumicino transfer guide: prices, pick-up times and what to book.