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Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport Insider Guide
FCORome FCO is large, with multiple concourses. Good lounge coverage, long walks, and sometimes slow lines.
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45min
Transit to city
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60min
Immigration
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40min
Security buffer
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Leave with 6–10 hours+
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OK to leave:
6–10h
10h+
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Lounges
| Area | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
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| Schengen/Non-Schengen | Plaza Premium, ITA/Alitalia lounges, PP lounges | PP/Dragon/Paid/Alliance | Some | Buffet/snacks, showers | About $35–60 USD |
Multiple lounges across concourses; check your gate area.
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Traveler notes
- Long walks and sometimes bus gates; know your concourse early.
- Security/immigration can be slow; add buffer.
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Sleep / Rest
- Limited quiet seating; lounges or airport hotels (HelloSky) are better.
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Food
- Italian staples (pizza/pasta) plus international chains; quality varies by concourse.
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Showers
- In Plaza Premium and some airline lounges.
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Luggage Storage
- Available; about $6–12 USD per item/day.
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Transit to City
- Leonardo Express: ~30–40 minutes to Termini; about $15–20 USD.
- Taxi: Flat fare to central Rome; ~40–60+ minutes depending on traffic.
- Buffer: Back at FCO 3h long-haul, 2h Schengen.
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Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: Airport shops; eSIM before arrival is cheaper.
- ATMs: Decline DCC; pay in USD.
- Wi‑Fi: Free.
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