Rome Ciampino Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Rome Ciampino Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

If you plan on arriving in Ciampino in the middle of the night in order to catch an early morning departure… you’ve made a big mistake. -a traveller

CIA Airport Overview

Rome Ciampino Airport (code: CIA) consists of a single terminal with 16 gates and a few eateries and shops. As a low-cost carrier airport, don’t expect much in terms of amenities. WiFi is available to help pass the time, and there are plenty of outlets for charging mobile devices.

Sleeping in Ciampino Airport

Sleeping at Rome Ciampino Airport is possible overnight if you have a valid ticket for a flight within the next 24 hours, but expect to remain landside in Departures until security opens in the early morning. Most seating has armrests, so many travellers end up on the floor, and bright lighting, regular automated announcements and overnight staff activity make getting much sleep difficult. On the plus side, recent travellers describe the terminal as clean, heated and generally safe, with staff checking tickets overnight. For detailed sleeping locations, conditions, photos and traveller tips, see our Guide to Sleeping in Rome Ciampino Airport or read the latest traveller reviews.

For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.

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Airport Hours

The terminal is open 4:30 AM – 12:00 AM. Travellers are not permitted to remain inside overnight, and anyone inside the terminal after closing is typically asked to leave. Late-night arrivals should plan onward transport or accommodation in advance.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones, although a few informal spots with padded benches are scattered around the terminal. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

Quick Facts

Nearest Hotel: Within a 10 minute drive
Sleep Cabins or Pods: No
Day Rooms: No
Nearby Hotels with Shuttles: Yes ($ – some require payment)

Rome Ciampino Airport has no hotels or sleep pods inside the terminal, but several small hotels and guesthouses are located nearby. If you have a long layover, day rooms are available at select hotels, while some properties offer airport transfers for a fee.

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Rome Ciampino Smart Hotel
(0.4 mi / 0.6 km) Budget hotel.

Pit Stop Ciampino Station
(0.4 mi / 0.6 km) Budget accommodation.

Hotel Villa Giulia
(0.5 mi / 0.8 km) Mid-range hotel.

Plaza Rooms Ciampino
(0.5 mi / 0.8 km) Budget accommodation.

Airport Lounges

A VIP lounge is available. Details are unavailable.

Food & Drinks

There are no 24-hour food outlets. Most food and beverage options close by late evening. Moka Snack Bar is open 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Landside, Arrivals and Gusto Wine Bar (also Landside) opens at 4:00 AM. Vending machines are available throughout the terminals.

Drinking Water
Drinking water fountains are reported in both landside and airside areas.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

There is no officially advertised charging zone, but travellers report finding standard power outlets in the Arrivals area, where people wait before the terminal opens in the early morning. After security, a Samsung-branded charging area with USB ports and European-style outlets has been reported, though availability may change.

Showers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi/Internet

Unlimited free WiFi is available at Ciampino Airport. Connect to the “AIRPORT FREE WIFI” network. No registration is required.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit before travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans.
Locations: Departures Area and General Aviation Terminal.
Baby Care Facilities – Diaper-changing facilities are available in all restrooms. Landside, there is also a family room equipped with child-size toilets.
Banking Services – Two banks operate inside the terminal and may be able to assist with basic banking needs: UniCredit and Monte dei Paschi di Siena. Location: Departures Area. Hours: 8:25 AM – 1:35 PM and 2:55 PM – 3:45 PM.
Currency Exchange – Best and Fast Change offers currency exchange services in both Arrivals and Departures. Hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (daily).
Duty-Free & Shopping – Aelia Duty Free is open from 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM. A small selection of additional retail shops is also available.
Family Room – A Family Room with child-size toilets is available in the Departures Area (landside).
Information Desk – An information booth is located near the check-in counters and is open 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM. The airport also provides Airport Helpers, identifiable by their official badges.
Luggage Wrapping – TrueStar offers luggage-wrapping services. Location: Departures, landside, near check-in. Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Medical Services – Aeroporti di Roma provides First Aid services for urgent and emergency medical care. Location: Airside. Hours: Open 24 hours.
Pharmacy – Sanifarma. Location: Landside. Hours: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Smoking – Smoking is permitted only inside designated smoking lounges.
Travel Agencies – Punto nel Mondo operates a travel agency office in the Arrivals area and may assist with local arrangements or onward travel planning.

Airlines

Rome Ciampino Airport is served by the following airlines: Ryanair • Wizz Air.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

There are daily bus connections between Ciampino Airport and Roma Termini station. The bus area is opposite the International Departures. To plan your route, visit the Rome Ciampino Airport website.

Car Rentals

On-site rental car agencies are at the airport entrance on Via Mameli, near Car Park P8. A courtesy shuttle is available to transport passengers between the car rental area and the Departures Terminal. The following agencies can be found at the airport: Avis/Budget, Enterprise/National/Alamo, Europcar, Goldcar Italy, Hertz/Thrifty/Dollar, Firefly, Karym Rent, Locauto, Maggiore, Sicily by Car/Autoeuropa and Sixt.

Hotel Shuttles

Many local hotels can book transfers for you at an additional cost. See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

It is highly recommended to use taxis certified by the City of Rome, which are white, have a “TAXI” sign on top of the vehicle and display their license numbers on the doors, back and inside of the car. At the time of this update, these flat rates are available and include baggage fees for up to four people:

Ciampino Airport to/from Ostiense Station €30
Ciampino Airport to/from Tiburtina Station €35
Ciampino Airport to/from Fiumicino Airport €50

All other destinations are charged according to the meter, plus a baggage fee.

Train

Trenitalia Ciampino Airlink offers a combined train and bus service which connects to the centre of Rome and Ciampino Airport. The bus departs every 20 minutes. For more information, visit the Trenitalia website.

Roma Termini can be reached from Ciampino via light rail train.

Last updated: 2026-01-16

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.