FCO Airport Live Departures
Rome Airport check-in
Checking in at Rome Fiumicino Airport is simple. You can head straight to the check-in desk that is associated with your airline, show your travel documents, and drop off your luggage all in one go. It’s essential to ensure you have the correct documents, so research beforehand.
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, 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.
Fiumicino Airport Departures Terminal 1
Check-in zones, security, and passport control are located in the Departures area, on Level 1.
Fiumicino Airport Departures Terminal 3
Check-in zones, security, and passport control are located in the Departures area, on Level 1.
When to arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport departures?
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.
*Skip the stress of public transport by pre-booking a private Rome Airport transfer. This guarantees you a smooth, on-time arrival ahead of your departure.
What’s next?
After completing any check-in procedures, prepare your boarding pass so 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 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 travelers waiting for their flights. 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 traveling 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.
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