Flights to Rome Fiumicino Airport

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is the main international airport for Rome and the busiest in Italy. Almost every long-haul journey from Asia to the Italian capital lands here, on the Tyrrhenian coast west of the city. If you are comparing flights to Rome from Malaysia, Fiumicino is where you will most likely arrive, so it pays to know how the terminals work and how to reach your accommodation. This page focuses on the airport itself; for a wider view of the city and its second airport, our guide to flights to Rome across both airports covers the rest.

About Rome Fiumicino Airport

Location

Fiumicino (FCO) sits beside the coastal town of the same name, south-west of central Rome and close to the mouth of the Tiber. The Eternal City's other airport, Ciampino, lies on the south-eastern edge of Rome and mainly handles short-haul European flights, so travellers from Malaysia are far more likely to use Fiumicino.

Terminals

Most passengers pass through Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, which are connected inside the same complex and linked by walkways. Long-haul and non-Schengen flights generally use the gates of Terminal 3, where you will find passport control, a wide choice of shops and Italian cafés. Check the terminal on your e-ticket and allow time for security and passport checks on departure.

Getting to and from the airport

The Leonardo Express train runs nonstop from the airport station to Roma Termini, the city's main railway hub. Regional trains on the FL1 line stop at Trastevere, Ostiense and Tiburtina, useful if you are staying outside the centre. Buses also connect Fiumicino with Termini and the Vatican area, and licensed white taxis charge a fixed fare to addresses within the ancient Aurelian Walls. Buy train tickets at the station machines, counters or online, and validate paper tickets before boarding.

Direct and connecting flights to Rome Fiumicino

Flights from Malaysia to Fiumicino usually involve one stop, often in the Middle East, Europe or another Asian hub. The Direct filter is a quick way to check whether any nonstop option from your departure city exists for your dates. On one-stop itineraries, compare layover length and total travel time, as well as fare.

Fiumicino is also a good hub for onward travel. Domestic flights reach Sicily, Sardinia, Milan, Venice and southern Italy, while trains from Termini run to Florence, Naples and beyond. If your trip is mostly within Europe and you are flying in from a nearby country, compare Fiumicino with Ciampino, which may be closer to your accommodation in the south-east of the city. Italy is in the Schengen area, so check the entry requirements for your passport before you fly.

When to fly to Rome Fiumicino

Rome enjoys hot, dry summers and mild, damp winters. Spring and autumn, roughly April to June and September to October, are ideal for sightseeing, though popular sights are busy. July and August bring high heat and summer crowds at the airport, while winter is quieter, cooler and often better value.

For Malaysian travellers, demand to Europe rises during the mid-year and year-end school holidays, and around Hari Raya and Chinese New Year when many families plan long breaks. Easter and major Vatican events also make Rome busier. Look at the fare chart on this page and set a Price Alert well before your preferred dates.

Popular places near Rome Fiumicino

Ostia Antica

Just a short drive from the airport, the ruins of ancient Rome's port city include streets, baths, mosaics and a theatre. It is a rewarding stop on arrival day or before a late departure.

Vatican City

St Peter's Basilica, St Peter's Square and the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel are easy to reach from the airport by bus or train. Book museum tickets in advance to skip long queues.

Trastevere

A short train ride from Fiumicino, this riverside neighbourhood of cobbled lanes, ivy-covered houses and small piazzas is at its best in the evening.

Piazza Navona and the Pantheon

In the historic centre, the Baroque fountains of Piazza Navona sit a few streets from the Pantheon, a remarkably preserved ancient temple with its famous open dome.

The Fiumicino and Ostia seafront

The coast near the airport has a working fishing harbour and beaches where Romans escape the summer heat, a relaxed contrast to the busy city centre.

Where to stay near Rome Fiumicino

If you have a very early flight or a short layover, staying near the airport or in Fiumicino town saves a long trip across the city. For sightseeing, the Termini area is practical because the Leonardo Express arrives there. Trastevere is linked by regional trains and full of restaurants, while Prati near the Vatican offers a calmer, elegant base with good metro links to the rest of Rome.

Food to try near Rome Fiumicino

Supplì

Fried rice croquettes with a molten mozzarella centre, a favourite Roman street snack sold at bakeries and pizzerias.

Pizza al taglio

Rectangular slabs of pizza sold by weight with endless toppings, perfect for a quick meal between trains and sights.

Fresh seafood in Fiumicino town

The harbour town beside the airport is known for its fish restaurants serving pasta with clams, fried calamari and the day's catch.

Carciofi alla giudia

Whole artichokes fried until crisp, a speciality of Rome's historic Jewish quarter, best in spring when artichokes are in season.

Gelato

Rome has gelaterias on almost every corner. Look for natural colours and seasonal flavours such as pistachio, hazelnut and lemon.

Land at Fiumicino, drop your bags and you can be eating supplì in Trastevere by evening. Compare one-stop flights to Rome Fiumicino from Malaysia on Traveloka, keep your e-tickets together in the app and let Price Alert tell you when fares move.