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By Air - Rome Transportation |
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Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) Airport
Fiumicino airport is also known as the Leonardo da Vinci Airport, the Rome Fiumicino Airport is just 32 k.m’s from the historic city centre and is easily accessible via the Rome-Fiumicino motorway. Extensive parking facilities at the airport include a multi storey car park with up to 3,700 spaces. A little way off from the airport one will also find a 4,000 space, long term parking facility which is connected to the terminal by a shuttle service. Every year more than 26 million passengers pass through Rome Fiumicino Airport’s 3 terminals accessing connections from over 100 airlines to both international and domestic destinations. While there are information desks in all 3 terminals, a unique feature of the airport is its 4 touch screen information kiosks which allow passengers to independently access the information they need. These kiosks also have a video conference facility for those wanting to get in touch with an operator. The airport also has an Executive Center (terminal A) which comes equipped with meeting rooms, internet points, waiting rooms and fax/photocopy facilities.
Passengers having to wait a long time in transit at the Rome Fiumicino Airport or even those looking to buy that last minute gift can visit over 130 shops and boutiques which sell a wide variety of products including jewellery, designer clothing, perfumes, traditional Italian goods and duty free items. There are also several cafes and bars spread across the terminals as well as restaurants which serve authentic Italian cuisine.
Those looking for easy access to the Rome city centre from the airport itself can make use of the Leonardo Express Train (terminal B) and the FM1 Metropolitan Train which stop at the Termini Railway Station and the Roma Tiburtina FS Station respectively. Several car hire companies have counters at Rome Fiumicino Airport, while there are also plenty of taxis outside the arrivals area of all 3 terminals. Alternate transport options include local bus and shuttle services which provide quick access to the Termini Railway Station.
Ciampino Airport
The Rome Ciampino Airport is situated along the Via Appia Nuova and is just 15 km from the ancient city centre. Easily accessible from the Rome city ring road, the airport has up to 1,900 parking spaces including 8 handicap spaces. Ciampino Airport has a total of 4 terminals and offers passengers connections all across Europe as well as access to the many budget airlines which fly here. Those looking to fully utilize this modern facility will find 4 general airport information desks located in all the terminals.
There is a VIP lounge at Ciampino Airport as well as a multi purpose room which can be used to hold conferences and business meetings. Passengers looking to pass the time or buy that last minute gift can visit the airport’s many shops which sell a wide range of products including liqueurs, perfumes, clothes and duty free items. One will also find several bars and restaurants on the premises as well. Access for disabled passengers, a bank, cash and exchange points, a lost & found service, nurseries, business services, a post office, chemist and a medical service are among the other facilities one will find at the Rome Ciampino Airport.
Car hire companies such have offices at Rome Ciampino Airport and provide passengers with independent transport options. Alternative modes of travel include hiring a taxi from just across the arrivals hall or catching the local bus service which stops at the Anagnina Metro Station. There is also a Terravision Shuttle service at the airport which provides quick access to the Termini Railway Station.
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