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Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO)


Location: The airport is 19 miles (30km) southwest of central Rome.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Telephone: +39 06 65 951.
Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle service connects the long-term car park and all three terminals.
Transfer to the city: An express train departs every hour for Termini Station in the centre of Rome; the trip takes 30 minutes and the fare is around €10. There is a late night bus service to Tiburtina Station. As of 1 October 2006, a fixed rate of €40 will be charged for taxis. This includes luggage and is for a maximum of 4 people, to all destinations within central Rome. Before you leave, make sure the taxi meter is running and only use authorised taxis (white cars with meters). The journey will take 40 to 60 minutes to central Rome.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Sixt.
Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, left luggage, business services, disabled and First Aid facilities, banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, bars, duty-free shops, restaurants and tourist information.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.adr.it

Giovan Battista Pastine Airport (CIA)


Location: The airport is situated nine miles (15km) southeast of Rome.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Tel: +39 06 65951.
Transfer to the city: Buses travel between the airport and the Anagnina metro station, as well as to the local train station, from where metros or trains connect to the city centre. Terravision offers a direct service from the airport to Termini central station, as does the less regular Schiaffini service. There is also a bus shuttle service. A taxi park is situated outside arrivals.
Car rental: Several rental companies have offices in the arrivals hall including Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty and Sixt.
Facilities: A bank, currency exchange office and ATMs are conveniently located in the airport. Shops, duty-free shopping, bars and restaurants are available, and there is also a post office and medical facilities. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking: Short and long-term parking is available.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.adr.it


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