Rome airport Fiumicino or Leonardo da Vinci airport of Rome is Italy’s first airport and Europe’s eleventh where traffic volume is concerned. The airport served as the main hub for Alitalia, the then flag carrier and largest Italian airline, which terminated operations on 15 October 2021. It is now the main international hub for Alitalia's successor ITA Airways. 

Rome airport lies 25km (16 miles) southwest of Rome and is linked to the city by train and by road. The ride by train lasts approximately 30 minutes and goes as far as the central railway station of Rome, Termini. Rome airport offers a range of public transport options to get to end from the city centre. Licensed taxis are located in ranks outside Terminals 1 and 3 and they all run on fixed fares into the city.

The bus connection offers a lot of options for getting to different parts of Rome and there are even buses which run to Ciampino Airport for those transferring for a connecting flight. There is a direct train right to the centre of the city as well as local trains that will stop at many of the stations in and around Rome. High-speed trains will take guests to other major cities in Italy such as Florence, Bologna, Naples, and Venice. There are short and long-term parking facilities which are connected to the airport terminals with pedestrian walkways. Being a huge airport there is a myriad of facilities in both terminals to pass the time while waiting for a flight.

Opened in 1961, Rome Airport originally had two runways but has since expanded over the years and now features runways handling flights from around the world. Italy’s biggest airline Alitalia has its hub here and so operates many flights from Rome to destinations across the globe. It’s also the hub for the popular low-budget Spanish airline Vueling.

Rome international airport serves tens of millions of passengers every year, Rome - Fiumicino International Airport ‘Leonardo da Vinci’, commonly referred to as Rome Airport, offers first-class facilities for visitors whether they’re arriving or departing. You can enjoy great shops and food and drink while at the airport, as well as a host of other services covering almost anything you might need. When the idea for the airport came about it was decided to name it after Leonardo da Vinci the legendary Italian who lived from 1452 to 1519.

The most recent statistic on Rome Airport suggests that it ranks 47th on the list of the world’s busiest airports, although within Europe it ranks much higher at 8th busiest. The airport saw at least 43 million passengers processed in 2018 from many international destinations.