Flights to Rome, Italy, FCO Airport  
Saving Time and Money On Air Travel To Rome
Air Travel Reservations to Rome You can save money by shopping well ahead of your flight but
connections must be
realistic.  

C
an you really run from the international terminal to the domestic terminal in an hour?  Give yourself about
two and a half to three hours for a connection that requires a trip through customs and immigration.
If you are traveling to Rome from the United States, a good bet is to fly into New York City or other east coast
city and then board a non-stop flight to Leonardo De Vinci Airport in Rome, (Commonly called Fuimicino,
 FCO)
where you will go through customs and immigration.  That way you will have no anxiety about making a
connection after the customs/immigration check.

Otherwise you might go through Ireland's Shannon or London's Heathrow, through Munich, Amsterdam, or other
city  where you will go through customs and immigration and could be delayed for your flight to Rome.
Air Travel
Fuimicino Airport, FCO Rome,
Start saving on Air Travel by parking your car for two weeks free at an airport hotel
in your home city.
The early shuttle from the hotel to the airline terminal will allow you to book an early flight and save money on
the airfare. Two weeks of free parking offsets the cost of the hotel room and you do not need to arrange for a
limo to and from the airport.
Check out Auto Europe's Air and
Hotel deals. to Rome  
If You will rent a vehicle in Rome, check with Auto Europe well ahead of your trip.  Shop for deals and keep in
mind
luggage space, diesel or gas, drop-off.  Check their easy air and hotel booking system on the web.  You
can shop for Air ticket selection, price, Rental Auto return policy, and Hotel rooms with ease on auto Europe's
web pages.
Speed limits in Italy will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various
towns.  
Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
rental car companies will ask only for your home State drivers license and passport
Information for those Renting a vehicle in Rome
Leonardo Da Vinci Airport  FCO, is a big sprawling terminal about a forty
minute drive south west of Rome.  The airport has everything the traveler needs
including
hotels, rental cars, bus and train service.
Surface transportation connects to Rome's subway system.
The best option is to
rent a car at the airport, taxi into Rome, or arrange a
hotel shuttle to Rome  

(Note: Vehicle rentals at the airport include an airport tax)

Nonstop trains run to Rome's Termini Train Station  from 7:30 am to 10  Pm
The licensed Taxis with a meter are the best option.
itineraries and connections.  when shoppping air travel on the web.
While shopping for air travel on the web will take a little patience and perseverance, the savings can be
significant.  
Adequate connection times will be important to keep in mind as will Security procedures.  Also important to
your anxiety reduction is getting an
assigned seat well before your flight.
Convenient
free airport parking with a one night hotel stay could save you money on an early flight and
could enhance your experience.  You will also save on transportation to the airport, and save money on less
expensive early flight tickets with a hotel stay near the airport
Some of the hotels in the program offer 24 hour shuttles to the airport.
Most hotels offer two weeks free parking with one night stay, some three weeks or a reasonable day rate for
extra days.. Cruise passengers can take advantage of these deals also at some hotels.    
Free Airport Parking
link
When shopping for fights to Rome
look for realistic connections.
If you will go through an international
terminal
allow two and a half to three hours.
Air Travel To Rome,  (FCO)
The cheapest flight might not be the best
ride
.  Are connections realistic, too short a layover
time, or too long.  
Will you make three connections?  
Shop on line and
compare the lowest fare with the fare that is nonstop or
makes only one connection. The difference might be
less than you think and could save you time and
aggravation.
What To Wear in Rome:
You can travel light to Rome and save on baggage charges.   
Rome is warm year round so you can keep your wardrobe simple.  Base it on a
few neutral colors like brown and black to travel light and flexible.
Black is a popular color for clothing in Italy and does not show wrinkles. Add
accent with colorful scarves. Shopping for them in Rome could be fun and it only
takes three or four to add a different accent of color each day. Any color
harmonizes with the basic brown, grey, or black. A scarf can go around the neck,
around the waist, or on the head and can add a lively accent to the simple brown
or black.
Men can stick to the basic black or brown also and bring a few colorful sweaters
to accent. Rome is a sophisticated city and could require formal dress in some
restaurants (Necktie suit jacket, dress) Rome has a climate similar to the mid
USA at sea level, cool Dec. Jan. 40s but no ice or snow, warm summers, June
July August, 80s  possible light rain in Spring.
Note: Nonstop trains run from the airport to Rome's Termini Train Station  from 7:30 am to 10  Pm
Flights to Rome, Italy, FCO Airport land at the airport named after the
town 40 minutes outside of Rome on the coast were the airport is
located.
Leonardo da Vinci is another name for Romes airport
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Rome Photos by Rain Rodolph