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
Step-by-step at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
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Check in online
Open the Ryanair app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T1
Ryanair 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 40 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 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
Terminal T1 notes
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Typical gates
Ryanair flights typically depart from gates T1 gates 1–10 (Schengen low-cost section).
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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 cafes, gelato, espresso bars, duty-free covers all major brands.
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Lounges
No Ryanair lounge. Plaza Premium Lounge (paid) at T1 covers low-cost passengers willing to pay.
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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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