Which Rome Airport is best to fly or closest to City?

Ciampino airport is thesecond airport serving Rome and also the closest to central Rome just 8 miles (13 km) and 10.20 miles (16.41 km) to Vatican City. The fastest public transport is the Trenitalia REG rail line which takes 15 minutes and you will have to take a bus to the Ciampino station, this is especially not very convenient for travellers. Buses such as TerraVision IT, FlixBus K342, ATRAL, COTRAL, SIT and more transfer passengers to central Rome in just 35 minutes. Fiumicino airport is further 18.6 miles (30 km) to Rome and 12.15 miles (19.56 km) to the Vatican City. Using the fastest Trenitalia (RV, FR & FA train lines) from the airport to the city centre in Rome, it will take you 32 minutes journey time.

Compare airport distances and transfer times to the center of Rome by public transport below.

Distance to Central Rome:

Rome Ciampino Airport: Rome 8 miles / 13 km & Vatican 10.20 miles (16.41 km)

Rome Fiumicino Airport:Rome 18.6 miles / 30 km & Vatican 12.15 miles (19.56 km)

Rome Ciampino Airport to Central Rome Journey Times:

By Train (Trenitalia): 15 minutes

By Bus (TerraVision): 35 minutes

By Taxi: 20 minutes

RomeFiumicino Airport to Central Rome Journey Times:

By Train (Trenitalia): 32 minutes

By Bus (Terravision): 45 minutes

By Taxi: 35-60 minutes

Rome Ciampino airport is the best to fly into when flying into Rome, either for business, school, or vacation. This airport is closer to the city centre and its top attractions making the journey time from the airport to Rome shorter than from the main Fiumicino airport. The airport is served by mostly budget airlines like Wizz Air, V Bird, helvetic, Transavia Airlines, Hapag-Lloyd Express, Sterling, Ryanair, Thomsonfly, easyJet, Air Berlin, and Carpatair with some domestic and international flights around Europe and Asia. Ciampino airport is also served by fast Trenitalia train links with airport transfer to the Ciampino train station which will get you to central Rome in 15 minutes and TerraVision buses make the journey in 35 minutes. As a secondary airport serving Rome, this airport handles less passengers and see fewer queues at security and immigration, meaning faster process at the airport in time for you meeting. Most business travellers will use this airport to save time on their journey with fewer flight delays and more.

RomeFiumicino airport is the primary airport serving Rome, it is a larger airport compared to Ciampino airport. This airport is served by most major airlines with long haul and short haul flights to many major cities around the world. Airlines includes British Airways, Gulf Air, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Air France, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Air India, Northwest Airlines, Finnair, Japan Airlines, KLM, and many other airlines. Fiumicino airport is served by fast and efficient transport links such as the Leonardo Express run by Trenitalia and takes 30 minutes to central Rome from the airport. TerraVision and other bus companies also operate passenger transfer from this airport, and the journey takes 45 minutes by bus. Transfer journey times from this airport is slightly longer but very inconvenient for people travelling with a lot of luggage and/or young children.

It all depends what you are flying into Rome for, if it is for business and you are on a limited time then Ciampino airport is a better airport to fly but for tourists and others, Fiumicino is best although you may experience longer queues and flight delays. From this airport, you can be in central Rome in just 15 minutes using the fast train though not very convenient for travellers with plenty of luggage due because of bus transfer to the nearby train station. Bus from the airport takes 35 minutes to the city centre in Rome while taxis make the journey in just 20 minutes making it the best option for passenger transfer to central Rome. Ciampino airport is a single terminal airport meaning you will experience less queues and fewer flight delays at the airport than at the main Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci” airport. Most business travellers will use this airport because of its close proximity to the city centre and short transfer journey time to the Rome’s centre.

Rome Ciampino airport is closest to the Colosseum just 15.5 km a way by road and the Trenitalia REG line rail link will get you to the Rome Termini station where you can walk 17 minutes to this attraction, trains cost €1- €5. Buses like the FlixBus K342 line, TerraVision Ciampino Airport Bus, and SitBus Shuttle all transport passengers for €1- €6 and the journey takes 51 minutes including walking time to the Colloseum.

Taxi is faster but more expensive around €30 - €40 while Uber charges €36 for the 20 minutes trip. The same train line will get you to Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church for about €1- €4 taking just 20 minutes for the trip while buses take 35 minutes for €1 - €6 and Uber is the fastest means taking just 25 minutes for €45. Other attractions to see in Rome include the following St. Peter's Basilica, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Vatican Museums, Piazza Navona, Sistine Chapel, Castel Sant'Angelo, Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Trastevere, Palatine Hill, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Venezia, Villa Borghese, Campidoglio, Borghese Gallery and Museum, Altar of the Fatherland, Gardens of Vatican City, Raphael Rooms, Apostolic Palace, The Last Judgement, Bramante Staircase, St. Peter's Square, and many more.

From Rome Ciampino Airport by:

Train (Trenitalia): €1.50 single - http://www.trenitalia.com/tcom-en Train runs every 20 minutes from 5.50am to 10.20pm.

Bus (FlixBus, ATRAL, COTRAL, SIT, and Terravision): €5 + €1 for luggage - http://www.flixbus.com/?pid=358#Q0ScomC358Bus runs every 30 minutes daily.

Taxi: €30- €40– https://www.romeairporttaxi.com/Available 24/7.

Uber: €40 - €70- https://www.uber.com/en/gb/Available on demand.
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From Rome Fiumicino Airport by:

Train (Leonardo Express): €14 single - http://www.trenitalia.com/tcom-en Train runs every 20 minutes from 6.38 am to 11.38 pm.

Bus (ATRAL, COTRAL, SIT, and Terravision): €1 - €9https://www.sitbusshuttle.com/en/ Bus runs every hour from 24/7.

Taxi: €45 - €55 - https://www.romeairporttaxi.com/ Available 24/7 at the airport.

Uber: €60 - €75 - https://www.uber.com/en/gb/Available on demand.
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Hotel prices can vary greatly depending on how far in advance you book, the demand for rooms, and which hotel you book but the prices below will give you a rough idea and you can do further research and hotel booking at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html

Rome Ciampino Airport Hotels: From €30.4per night

RomeFiumicino Airport Hotels: From €34per night

All of the airports mentioned offer competitive prices and a range of cars to suit your needs. Prices are based on the type of car, driver age, length of hire, and demand but you can get a rough idea for each airport below.

Rome Ciampino Airport Car Rental:

Budget Cars (Fiat Panda, Ford Fiesta etc): Prices starting at €39 per week

Intermediate Cars (Ford C Max, Audi A3, etc): Prices starting at €98 per week

Luxury Cars ( Range Rover, Bmw 6 Series, Porsche, etc): Prices starting at €688per week.

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Rome Fiumicino Airport Car Rental:

Budget Cars (Fiat Panda, Ford Fiesta etc): Prices starting at€30 per week

Cars (Ford C Max, Alfa Romeo, etc): €98 Prices starting at $86.26per week

Luxury Cars (Mercedes E Class, Range Rover, Porsche, Bmw M4 Coupe): €688 Prices starting at $231.54 per week.

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