Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport airport (FCO)

FCO · Rome · Terminal T1

Ryanair Check-in at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

Ryanair departs from Terminal T1 at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. Online check-in opens 24h before departure.

Ryanair check-in rules at FCO

Online check-in opens
24h before departure
Online check-in closes
120 min before
Bag-drop opens
2 hours before departure
Bag-drop closes
40 minutes before departure
Counter location
T1 main hall (Ryanair dedicated counters in low-cost row)
Self bag-drop
T1 self-service kiosks (limited)

Step-by-step at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

  1. Check in online

    Open the Ryanair app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.

  2. Arrive at Terminal T1

    Ryanair flights at FCO depart only from Terminal T1. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.

  3. Drop off bags at T1 main hall

    Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 40 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.

  4. Clear security

    Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.

  5. Walk to gate T1 gates 1–10 (Schengen low-cost section)

    Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.

Boarding Ryanair at FCO

  • Boarding starts: 30 minutes before departure
  • Gate closes: 20 minutes before departure
  • Boarding order: Priority Boarding first, then by row group
  • Priority boarding available: Yes (extra fee)

Terminal T1 notes

  • Typical gates

    Ryanair flights typically depart from gates T1 gates 1–10 (Schengen low-cost section).

  • Walk time

    Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.

  • Eat & shop

    T1 has multiple Italian cafes, gelato, espresso bars, duty-free covers all major brands.

  • Lounges

    No Ryanair lounge. Plaza Premium Lounge (paid) at T1 covers low-cost passengers willing to pay.

  • Family / accessibility

    Family fast-track at security with Plus or Family Plus fare. Stroller drop at gate.

Known issues at FCO with Ryanair

FCO not CIA

Problem: Some Ryanair flights to Rome use Ciampino (CIA) instead of Fiumicino (FCO). Different airports 30 km apart.

Solution: Verify departure airport on booking. Most international Ryanair flights from Rome use FCO; some intra-EU may use CIA.

€55 airport check-in fee

Problem: Like everywhere, Ryanair charges €55 if you check in at the FCO counter instead of online.

Solution: Always check in 24h before via ryanair.com or app. Save boarding pass to Apple/Google Wallet.

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