Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International airport also known as FCO is Italy’s largest airport. FCO APT is located in Fiumicino and is about 35km (about 22 miles) from Rome’s historic center. making it easy to reach by way of car, taxi, Leonardo Express train or private shuttle.
FCO airport offers a wide range of services for travelling passengers such as many high end duty free gift shops, restaurants, newsstands free WI-FI, banks and pharmacies as well as conference rooms for the business traveler. Information desks are situated in each of the four terminals to meet traveler’s needs. The FCO website also offers some very important travel tips for those preparing for a trip
If you are flying into FCO and need to reach Rome, the two most convenient ways to get to Rome’s city center is by train that is located within FCO airport or by private shuttle. The trains run every 30 minutes and go to Stazione Termini, Rome’s train station located in the city center; after taking another transfer to reach your destination. All this with the baggage weight. If you prefer to not be bound by schedules and wait times and the hassle of carrying your luggage, then private shuttle could be the better option. Civitavecchia Shuttle Express. They will pick you up just outside your terminal and take you directly to your destination. Door to door service guaranteed in comfort and style. Civitavecchia Shuttle Express offers a variety of services from airport transfers to City Tours.
For those who are flying out of FCO airport and don’t want the stress of travelling from Rome in the morning rush hour traffic, spending the night or even a few days in the city of Fiumicino could be a nice alternative. The coastal town is very close to the airport and offers a refreshing change of pace from the city.
There are many things to do and see such as the Roman Ruins of Porto Traiano, Necropoli di Porto and also Ostia Antica located on the other side of the Tiber from Fiumicino. Let Civitavecchia Shuttle Express organize a personalized day tour of your choice with a lunch break at one the local restaurants. There are many great seafood restaurants to choose from that offer outdoor dining with a view of the sea. Fiumicino has also become trendy especially with Romans and tourist alike for its Fish Take Away street food style eateries. These small eateries offer many fish specialties and one of which is their fresh fried seafood served in a paper cone called “cartoccio†that can be eaten in the eatery or taken away to be enjoyed on the beach or while strolling along the boardwalk. If you happen to be in Fiumicino over the weekend, then you must visit the local very colorful open air market on Saturday mornings. There you will find everything from fresh local produce, seafood and stalls selling everything from clothing to housewares. It’s a pleasant way to spend the morning mixing with the locals and really getting a feel for Roman life. However you choose to spend your time in the Roman coastal town let Civitavecchia Shuttle Express organize a personalized tour guaranteed to satisfy your every need and leaving you with wonderful memories to take home.
