Colosseum in Rome, Italy

Flights To Rome




Rome Fiumicino Airport

Rome's main airport, Fiumicino, is situated to the west of Rome, towards the sea and the town of Fiumicino. Trains run every 15 minutes at peak times between Fiumicino and Termini, Rome's main train station. You must buy a specific ticket for the fast train. Buses also run between the airport and the city. Travelcards will cover your journey on the bus or normal train (not the express train).

Rome Fiumicino Airport Information

Flying time from UK: 2 hours 25 minutes
Airport code: FCO
Airlines flying from UK to Fiumicino: Vueling, British Airways, easyJet, Alitalia, Jet2
Transfer time to Rome Termini Train Station (by direct coach): 35-45 minutes
Transfer time to Rome Termini Train Station (by train): 55 minutes
Transfer time to Civitavecchia Port (by car): 1 hour

Rome Ciampino Airport

Although it's closer to the city centre, Rome's Ciampino Airport isn't as easily accessible as Fiumicino. Transport options are either taxi or bus. Regular budget coach services run between Ciampino and the city centre. The airport itself is relatively small with limited shops and food outlets on offer and it's mainly the low-cost carriers that fly here due to the lower operating costs at the airport.

Rome Ciampino Airport Information

Flying time from UK: 2 hours 25 minutes
Airport code: CIA
Airlines flying from UK to Ciampino: Ryanair
Transfer time to Rome Termini Train Station (by direct coach): 35-45 minutes
Transfer time to Rome Termini Train Station (by bus and train): 45-55 minutes
Transfer time to Civitavecchia Port (by car): 1 hour 20 minutes

Things To Do In Rome

So much to see and do and so little time. If you've only got a couple of days in Rome before flying home again, make sure your visit some of the favourites.

Colosseum

The Colosseum, hands down one of (if not THE) most iconic buildings in Rome. Completed in AD 80, the Colosseum amphitheatre is almost 2,000 years old, having hosted some 60,000 spectators at events such as gladiator contests and shows dipicting battles at sea.





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