How long does it take to get through passport control at FCO?

Once you're there, passport control can take anything from thirty to around ninety minutes. Fiumicino is often under-staffed and you may well find only two or three immigration booths open to deal with hundreds of passengers.



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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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Allow enough time: Customs can be time-consuming, especially during peak travel periods. Make sure you allow enough time to clear customs and get to your connecting flight. As a general rule, it's best to allow at least two hours for international layovers.

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Fiumicino has two terminals (Terminal 1 & Terminal 3). Both terminals are connected and transferring between terminals is approximately a 5-6 minute walk.

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In most cases, you'll go through customs and immigration after your flight first arrives in a new country, but there are exceptions. For example, some countries have mutual agreements intended to help speed travelers through the process, so you may go through customs and immigration before you board.

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How long does customs usually take? On average, it takes travelers 17 minutes and 53 seconds to get through Immigration and Customs. This number will vary based on the airport you're traveling through, the time of year you're traveling, and the time of day you're arriving at the airport.

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How long does customs usually take? On average, it takes travelers 17 minutes and 53 seconds to get through Immigration and Customs. This number will vary based on the airport you're traveling through, the time of year you're traveling, and the time of day you're arriving at the airport.

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8 Ways to Breeze Through Customs Quickly
  1. Fill out customs and immigration forms in advance. ...
  2. Get in line faster. ...
  3. Ditch the food. ...
  4. Know the questions they'll ask. ...
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  8. Keep your cool.


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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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