Is it better to fly to Ciampino or Fiumicino?

Ciampino Airport is actually located closer to the center of Rome than Fiumicino. It's actually closer to central Rome than Fiumicino but often might take longer to get to. Ciampino Airport is much smaller compared to Fiumicino, and going through security won't take you long.



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How early to arrive at Fiumicino airport? For a stress-free and stress-free baggage check-in, arriving at Fiumicino Airport at least 2 hours before departure for domestic European flights and 2.5 hours for flights to the US and Canada is best.

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Leonardo da Vinci airport, in the town of Fiumicino, is the main Rome international airport. You will land here if you fly to Rome with any of the large international carriers coming from overseas or other parts of Europe. Ciampino airport (pronounced “champeeno”) is the smaller of the two airports in Rome.

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Is Leonardo da Vinci and Fiumicino Airport the same? Yes, it is the same airport. The official name is Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, but also used the name Fiumicino Airport (FCO), by the name of the town nearby.

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