Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Ciampino Airport
Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is the main airport, which is about 30 km from Rome. The city has a second airport at Ciampino, which receives domestic and a few international flights. It is about 15 km away. You can easily get a bus from both these airports; the bus service in Rome is cheaper and more conveniently accessible. The Leonardo Express train will take you from the airport to the city.
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Airport Hours
- Both, Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Ciampino Airport, offer round-the-clock arrivals and departures.
- In partnership with Turkish Airlines, IndiGo flights to Rome and other European destinations fly regularly from cities across India.
Terminal Information
Leonardo da Vinci Airport has five terminal buildings that handle international and domestic flights. They are terminals A, AA, B, C, and 5. This airport is the largest in Italy and manages several airlines per day. Leonardo da Vinci Airport is easily accessible by bus and train from the city centre.
Ciampino Airport, on the other hand, has only one terminal. Shuttle buses are available to go from the plane to the arrivals area. Ciampino Airport only serves domestic destinations, with a few international routes and chartered flights, since the opening of Leonardo da Vinci Airport.
Airport Facilities
VIP lounges
Wi-Fi
Fast track to skip the queue
Meeting rooms
Smoking rooms
Shopping
Restaurants and bars
Things to do
While waiting to board your flight, these are some of the things you can do at the airport.
- Explore the state-of-the-art shopping gallery
- Visit Tax Free Mall at the international boarding area E, for shopping and dining
- Shop at Aelia Duty Free for perfumes, cosmetics, wines, etc. You can also buy online and collect them from the shop later
- Go to Eataly and explore the culinary options
Visa and Immigration
You will require a visa to travel to Rome, Italy, from India. Since Italy is a member of the European Union (EU), you will require a Schengen visa. Make sure that your passport is valid for a minimum of three months and that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of your trip.
Tourists are permitted to stay for up to 90 days from the date of entry, which is a short stay. If your stay exceeds 90 days, you will need to apply for a long-stay visa. Multiple-entry visas for Italy are also available for those who travel regularly to the EU.
To ensure a hassle-free and seamless travel, here is a detailed information about the Italy visa - www.goindigo.in/information/visa-information/italy-it-visa.html
Hotels near Rome Airports
There are several hotels near each airport in Rome. You can check-in at one of these:
Hotels near Leonardo da Vinci Airport
- Hilton Rome Airport
- HelloSky
- Hilton Garden Inn
Hotels near Ciampino Airport
- Hotel Villa Giulia
- Plaza Rooms Ciampino
FAQs about Rome Airport
Are Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Ciampino Airport the same?
No, Rome has two airports, Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is the main airport in Rome which receives international flights, and Ciampino Airport is also an international airport located closer to Rome.
Is English widely spoken at Rome Airports?
Yes, English is widely spoken across the airports in Rome, you won't find difficulty navigating the airport as well as listening to the announcements.
Is there a direct IndiGo flight to Rome?
No, there are no direct flights to Rome with IndiGo. You will need to change flights during a layover in cities such as Istanbul.
What is the flight duration from India to Rome?
The approx. India to Rome flight duration takes approximately 8 to 9 hours. However, for connecting flights, it may take around 11 to 15 hours.
How to get from Rome's Airports to the city centre?
From Fiumicino Airport, you can take the Leonardo Express train that connects the city’s central station in 30 minutes. From Ciampino Airport you can take a cab or a bus, it takes approx. 30-40 minutes.
