Fly to Rome
AIRPORT CODE: FCO
Plan to fly into Rome and take a car, local transport or shuttle to the Vatican area. We recommend to arrive in Italy by Thursday May 9, 2024 if possible, this way you have recovered from jetlag and in case of any flight delays, you are able to make it to the wedding events starting on Friday.
The major international airport in Rome is known officially in Italian as Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci”.
This is sometimes shortened to Rome Fiumicino Airport or Leonardo da Vinci Airport.
Passports: please make sure your passports are valid for 6 months post your travel dates.
Entry requirements: please stay up-to-date on entry requirements, Italian Ministry of Health.
Get into the City
By Train
There are two train options from the airport to Rome city center.
“Fiumicino Aeroporto” is the name of the Rome Airport train station. “Rome Termini” is the main station in Rome.
The Leonardo Express Airport train is a dedicated airport train taking 30 minutes to reach the center of Rome. Departs every 15 minutes. Approx. €18.
The Regional train is the regular train taking 1 hour to reach the center of Rome. Departs every 30 minutes, has multiple stops AND requires 1 train change. Approx. €8.
Both train tickets can be purchased from the official
Trenitalia website: trenitalia.com
By Car
If you plan to explore more of Rome or Italy, you can rent a car. These are some options that you can get to-from the airport:
Please note, parking is limited in the city there are paid meters:
By Taxi or Rideshare
Uber is very common in Italy. There are official taxis available. Follow the designated signs and ride in cars you know are official.
Caution: Avoid going into unofficial taxis or with people stating they can take you for a ride to your hotel at the airport.
By Airport Shuttle
Rome is walkable, albeit very large. If you just need transportation to and from the airport and the train is not your preference, then an airport shuttle is a great option.
Travel Insurance
https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/
https://www.worldnomads.com/usa/travel-insurance
**Notes/Disclaimers: The links and information are subject to change, please verify information before making reservations.
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