One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
CIA8.2+0.9
FCO7.3
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
CIA6.8
FCO7.0+0.2
Food & retail
Best for
CIA
Budget flights into Rome on Ryanair / WizzTravellers who value proximity over hub amenitiesLight-bag Airlink or coach transfers to TerminiQuick Schengen turnarounds in a single-level terminal
Watch out for
CIA
No Priority Pass or airline lounge for scheduled passengersDaily commercial movement cap limits frequencies and recovery optionsClassic 100 ml liquids — no CT leave-in-bag waiver published
Amenities and tips
CIA
Ciampino Airlink €2.70Free water dispensersAirport Free Wi-FiFast Track ~€10
CIA · Compact, Skytrax 4-star LCC twin closer to Rome than Fiumicino — excellent cheap transfers and simple wayfinding, but no commercial lounge, classic 100 ml security, and a hard daily flight cap.
FCO · Solid mid-tier European hub with efficient security and good rail links but occasional rail disruptions and variable lounge quality.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
CIA5.9
FCO7.5+1.6
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
CIA8.4+0.4
FCO8.0
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
CIA6.6
FCO6.8+0.2
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
CIA6.4
FCO7.3+0.9
FCO
Efficient security with QPassDirect rail to city centerVaried lounge options for Priority Pass
Do not confuse with FCO Fiumicino (different ground transport and lounges)
FCO
Weekend rail maintenance delaysCrowded T3 at peak departure timesVariable lounge access for Star Alliance Gold
