Rome Airport Departures

FCO Airport Live Departures

Rome Airport Check-in

Checking in at Rome FCO Airport is simple. You can head straight to the check-in desk that belongs to your airline, show your travel documents and drop off your luggage all in one go. Additionally, most airlines offer online check-in up to 24 hours prior to boarding, and specific airlines like Alitalia have self-service check-in kiosks. 

To find your check-in zone, just look for the monitors at any entrance to find out your flight and check-in information. You can also check our Rome Airport Live Departures board.

Rome Airport Departures Terminal 1

Check-in zones are at Departures, Level 1.

Rome Airport Departures Terminal 3

Check-in zones are at Departures, Level 1.

When to arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

If you’re wondering about check-in times at Rome Airport, the airport advises passengers to check in 3 hours before international flights, 2 hours prior to European flights, and 1.5 hours before a domestic flight. However, if you’ve checked in online and don’t have any luggage to drop off, you can arrive a bit later to avoid waiting around in the airport for too long.

What’s next?

After you’ve completed any check-in procedures, get your boarding pass ready so that you can head through Rome Airport security to get to the departure areas. If you checked in online without hold luggage, you’ll show your travel documents at the departure gate before boarding your flight.

When it comes to security, it’s vital to check what you can and can’t take in your hold and hand luggage before arriving at the airport. Remember to pack all your liquids in one transparent, resealable plastic bag. Put your liquids, any laptops or tablets, or other large electrical items onto the moving belt and then walk through the scanner.

Rome Airport security wait times can be anywhere from 10-30 minutes on a standard day. However, Rome is a busy year-round destination, which means queues can sometimes be well over 1-2 hours, especially on weekends and during peak season. 

*Free and premium Fast Track services are available at the airport if you’d rather not wait.

What to do in Departures at Rome Airport?

Fiumicino Airport’s two active terminals offer plenty of amenities, facilities and services for travellers waiting for their flight. You’ll also find a variety of international and Italian shops, restaurants, and cafes. As well as Duty-free stores, kid’s areas, workstations and VIP lounges.

If you’re shopping Duty-free in Rome Airport Departures, keep in mind that you should check the tax-free entitlement for the country you’re travelling to.

*You can discover more information about the facilities and services on offer in each terminal in our Rome Airport Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When to arrive at Rome FCO Airport?

The best time to arrive at Rome Airport depends on where you’re travelling to. International flight passengers should arrive 3 hours before departure,  European flight passengers must check in 2 hours before and domestic flight passengers should be at the airport 1.5 hours ahead of departure.

How do I know what gate my flight is at?

You can check your boarding pass, our flight tracker or the information screens in the airport to find out which gate you’re boarding at.

How long does it take to get through security at Rome Airport?

Rome Airport security wait times are usually around 10-30 minutes. However, if you’re travelling during school holidays or peak periods, you could be queuing for over an hour.

How to get to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

There are a few transport options available to get to Rome Airport. Taxis and private transfers are the most convenient choice, as these services are door-to-door. Alternatively, you can catch the Leonardo Express or a private coach service from Termini Station in Rome city centre.