FCO · Rome · Terminal T1
Lufthansa Check-in at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
Lufthansa departs from Terminal T1 at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. Online check-in opens 23h before departure.
Lufthansa check-in rules at FCO
Step-by-step at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
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Check in online
Open the Lufthansa app or website 23 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T1
Lufthansa flights at FCO depart only from Terminal T1. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T1 main hall
Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T1 gates A–E (Schengen)
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding Lufthansa at FCO
Terminal T1 notes
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Typical gates
Lufthansa flights typically depart from gates T1 gates A–E (Schengen).
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T1 has multiple Italian restaurants, gelato, espresso bars. Strong food selection.
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Lounges
Plaza Premium Lounge (paid + Star Alliance Gold). No dedicated LH lounge at FCO.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. LH offers free children's meals on long-haul.
Known issues at FCO with Lufthansa
ITA Airways codeshare confusion
Problem: Some LH-numbered FCO flights are operated by ITA Airways (formerly Alitalia) — different operating carrier.
Solution: Check 'Operated by'. If ITA, use ita-airways.com for online check-in (despite being LH partner).
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