Tag Archives: Leonardo Da Vinci Airport

Taxi Rate Changes – NOT!

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In many posts on this blog – and on travel sites about Rome – there has been much talk of the expected taxi fare increase in Rome. The taxi drivers union has been a strong supporter of the current mayor … Continue reading →

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Buying Train Tickets – Updated

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In the past few months, more and more people are reporting that they are able to use their American credit cards on the Trenitalia website – good news for US travelers wanting to get discounted tickets and avoid using a … Continue reading →

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At the FCO Airport (Again)

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ron in Rome

This week we flew into Rome from Copenhagen… and spent a wonderful five days with friends. We were departing from Copenhagen downtown so we immediately jumped on a bus just outside our doorstep and rode about a 1/4 mile to … Continue reading →

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The Fixed-Rate Taxi Zone

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Often you’ll come across postings in a travel board suggesting that because your hotel, B&B, or apartment is in the Taxi Agreement Area – or inside the Aurelian walls – you can pay a fixed-rate to travel from an airport … Continue reading →

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How do I get to the FCO Airport?

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Ron in Rome

This seems to be one of the most asked questions on any Rome travel forum. Most Americans, flying back to the US, will depart from the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport. The trip to the airport can be expensive and time-consuming. … Continue reading →

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Tourist Angels in Rome

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Ron in Rome

For the next few weeks – at least until January 8th – tourists in Rome will get some “heavenly help” in the form of Tourist Information Assistants riding chariot Segways. There will be sixteen “chariots” operating in the city center, … Continue reading →

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NEW – FCO SITBus Shuttle

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Starting in October 2009, SITBus Shuttle began daily runs from Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) to two locations in Rome, the Termini Train Station and also Piazza Cavour. SITBus Shuttle has long been a fixture at Aeroporto Ciampino but now … Continue reading →

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FCO Terminals Change #’s

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The ADR is RE-Numbering all the terminals at FCO. And somehow they’ve made it more confusing than before…. Here’s the text translated (Badly) from their website: On the night of 10/24 small “army” of engineers and workers will take to … Continue reading →

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Where to Meet at FCO?

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One question that always comes up on travel boards is, “We are arriving ahead of other people in our party and would like to know where would be the best place to meet at FCO?“ Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) … Continue reading →

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Day Trip from Rome – Ostia Antica

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One of the most popular day trips from Rome is a visit to Ostia Antica. This ancient city is easily accessible from the city. To get to Ostia Antica ride the metro to the Piramide station, located on the Metro … Continue reading →

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The Train Station at the Rome Airport (FCO)

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Ron in Rome

(UPDATED January 2012) I’ve replied to many questions regarding the Train Station at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, also known as Fiumicino (FCO). The FCO Airport train station is easy to find and very convenient for arriving and departing passengers. … Continue reading →

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Low Cost Airlines in Europe

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One of the best things about living and traveling in Europe is how easy – and inexpensive – it is to fly from country to country. Often fares are advertised for €1! While flying is inexpensive, it’s not THAT inexpensive! … Continue reading →

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Getting to Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) Early in the Morning

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Ron in Rome

On many travel sites, this seems to be one of the most frequently asked questions. Many travelers ask the question differently. Most often it’s phrased as, “I have an early morning flight from FCO and would like to know the … Continue reading →

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Buying a Train Ticket

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Ron in Rome

This post has been updated in a couple of articles later in the blog – see notes below for more info and links to the updated postings. Some of this info is still pertinent in smaller stations, with older kiosks. … Continue reading →

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Arriving by Train – Roma Termini

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Roma Termini! The name brings different images to everyone who hears it. For locals, it’s a busy connection point for the two metro lines, multiple bus routes, and Airport, Regional, National and International trains. For tourists arriving in Rome for … Continue reading →

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Arriving in Rome – Fiumicino (FCO)!

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The first step of a vacation in Rome is just getting there! Sometimes that can prove to be quite a task, especially if you’ve never traveled to Europe. If you’re flying from the US, you’re most likely to arrive at … Continue reading →

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