How early do you need to be at the airport in Rome?

We kindly remind you to always bring two copied of your completed self-certification form with you, to speed up security contol checks. In addition, we also advise you to arrive at the airport in plenty of time: two hours prior to departure for domestic and international flights.



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On a good day it will take as long as two hours to get through security and if you're unfortunate enough to be leaving on an American or Israeli flight from Terminal 5 it will take even longer. Allow at least three hours.

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There are 2 airports in Rome. From the city centre to the main airport (Roma Fiumicino, also known as Leonardo da Vinci airport) is 40 minutes approximately. During rush hours (from 6:30 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 20:30) it may take 45-60 minutes.

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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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In addition, we also advise you to arrive at the airport in plenty of time: two hours prior to departure for domestic and international flights. three hours prior to departure for intercontinental flights.

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Public Cabs Taxis from Fiumicino airport have a fixed price of 48 euros to the city center (within the Aurelian walls). The taxi stop is right outside each terminal from Fiumicino Airport. The price increases if it is night, with the number of cases and according to the distances.

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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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There's no fixed time given by the airport stating how early passengers can go through the security check. But for a guarantee of minimal stress, arriving 2-4 hours early is recommended. If you want, you can even travel 6 hours ahead. It's wise to give yourself some cushion for ease of mind.

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For the most part, it's passport control first..then you retrieve luggage (luggage claim)..then customs! Wouldn't worry much about someone grabbing your luggage..as mentioned, by the time you go through passport control, chances are you'll still be waiting for your luggage once you get to baggage claim!

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In most years, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day at U.S. airports, according to the Transportation Security Administration, which tracks the number of passengers screened daily. The two days after Christmas also see heavy travel.

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For easier leisure travel, consider Wednesday and Thursday, excludes Thanksgiving Weekend. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays also come in as the cheapest days to fly, because they're not popular travel days. Due to popularity, Sundays and Fridays are usually the most expensive days to fly.

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