Rome Fiumicino Airport Map & Terminal Guide 2026

Rome Fiumicino Airport Map

The Rome Fiumicino Airport map below covers the full layout of Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino International Airport (FCO/LIRF). FCO handled over 51 million passengers in 2025, passing that threshold for the first time and confirming its place as Italy’s busiest airport, the eighth busiest in Europe, and the 39th busiest in the world. Ranked 7th at the 2026 World Airport Awards, the airport serves Rome, Vatican City, and the wider Lazio region and connects to more than 230 destinations across six continents with over 90 airlines.

As the Rome Fiumicino Airport map shows, the layout is straightforward: Terminal 1 on one side for domestic and Schengen traffic, and Terminal 3 on the other handling all remaining international routes. The two buildings are connected airside with no need to re-clear security for most connection types. Study the FCO map before you travel so you arrive at the right terminal and know where your gate is.

Rome Fiumicino Airport Location Map

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport sits approximately 30 km (19 miles) southwest of Rome city centre, in the municipality of Fiumicino. The airport location map below shows FCO’s position relative to central Rome. Road access is via the A91 motorway (Roma–Fiumicino), which connects to Rome’s ring road (Grande Raccordo Anulare). The airport has its own train station with direct rail links into central Rome.

Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminals

FCO operates two active terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Terminal 2 was demolished in 2017 to allow Terminal 1 to expand, and the former Terminal 5 satellite building has been absorbed into Terminal 3. Each terminal has its own external curbside for arrivals and departures, its own check-in hall, security, and baggage claim. Airside, the two terminals are connected by a pedestrian walkway that takes roughly 7 to 8 minutes to walk.

Rome Fiumicino Terminal 1

Terminal 1 handles all domestic and Schengen zone flights. It is the home base for ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, and hosts a large number of European airlines. Gates run from A1 to A83, spread across a ground floor arrivals hall, a first floor departures area with boarding gates, shops and restaurants, and a mezzanine level with additional dining and the Primeclass Lounge.

Rome Fiumicino Terminal 3

Terminal 3 is FCO’s largest and busiest terminal, handling non-Schengen and intercontinental traffic. Gates run from E1 to E61. The terminal includes an airy central departures hall with an open shopping street concept known as Area E, multiple restaurant floors, and a pharmacy on the second floor. Non-Schengen departures at gates E31–E44 are reached via the SkyBridge people mover. Arriving international passengers clear Italian customs in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall; luggage storage is in the international arrivals area near carousel 14.

The SkyBridge — Non-Schengen Satellite Gates

The SkyBridge is an automated people mover (Innovia APM 100) connecting Terminal 3’s main building to the satellite gates E31–E44. These gates are used exclusively for non-Schengen departures, typically flights to the United States, Israel, and other destinations outside the Schengen Area.

Moving Between Terminals at Rome Fiumicino

Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are connected airside by a pedestrian walkway. The walk takes around 7 to 8 minutes and there is no need to re-clear security if you remain in the transit zone. However, connection type matters:

Rome Fiumicino Airport Security

Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 have their own security checkpoints. Fast Track lanes are available in each terminal for passengers who have purchased a Fast Track pass or hold elite airline status. E-gates are available at FCO for EU passport holders, which speeds up immigration significantly. Passport control on arrival is required for passengers arriving from outside the Schengen Area before they exit into the arrivals hall.

Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Rome

The airport train station is connected to both terminals by covered walkways with moving travelators — a walk of around 7 minutes from the terminal entrance. Ground transport for arrivals is on the ground floor of both terminals, directly outside the baggage claim exits. Official white taxis with the Rome city emblem on the doors are the only licensed cabs: use these and no others.

Rome Fiumicino Airport Parking

The official parking service at FCO is Easy Parking, operated by Aeroporti di Roma (ADR). Short-stay and long-stay car parks are connected to both terminals by covered walkways, so there is no outdoor exposure in bad weather. Pre-booking online is strongly recommended during summer and around Italian public holidays when availability is tight.

Rome Fiumicino Airport Map — Arrivals

Passengers arriving on domestic or Schengen flights deplane at their gate in T1 or T3, then proceed directly to baggage claim without passing through passport control. Arrivals from outside the Schengen Area land at Terminal 3, pass through Italian border control (passport check), collect bags, and exit via the international arrivals hall on the ground floor. Luggage storage is located in T3 international arrivals near carousel 14. Ground transport, taxis, buses, and the train station walkway are all on the ground floor after you exit the arrivals doors.

Rome Fiumicino Airport Map — Departures

Confirm your terminal before leaving for the airport: Terminal 1 for Schengen and domestic routes, Terminal 3 for most non-Schengen and long-haul flights. If you are departing to the USA, Israel, or another destination outside the Schengen Area from T3, your gate will likely be in the E31–E44 satellite building accessed via the SkyBridge. Check-in counters typically close 45 minutes before departure. Gate assignments appear on screens throughout both terminals and on your airline’s app.

Recommended Arrival Times at FCO

For Schengen and domestic flights, arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure. For non-Schengen and long-haul routes, allow at least 3 hours. During peak summer months (June to August) and around Easter and Italian national holidays, security can be slow in Terminal 3. Fast Track passes can be bought at the airport or in advance online and are worth it during busy periods.

Insider Tips for Navigating FCO

Confirm your terminal before you leave for the airport — the split between T1 and T3 trips up a lot of first-time visitors. If flying with ITA Airways you are almost always in Terminal 1. For flights to the US or Israel with non-European carriers, expect to end up in the T3 satellite gates via SkyBridge. Food inside the airport is expensive (a sandwich rarely costs less than €7) so eat in town before you travel if budget is a concern. The HelloSky Air Rooms & Lounge between the terminals is open to all passengers for a fee and a solid option for early departures or long layovers. The Leonardo Express is the fastest and most stress-free way into Rome if your hotel is anywhere near Termini — pay online and go straight to the platform. Do not take taxis from anyone who approaches you inside the terminal; only use the official white cab rank outside the arrivals exits.