After a long transatlantic flight to Rome, I only have 1.5 hours to catch a connecting flight and am concerned. Do you know how long it may take to go through customs in Terminal 3, pick up a bag (if it's not sent on automatically), and then go to Terminal 1 at FCO? Is there any way to expedite, as we have in the US, such as Global Entry? If I miss a connection, it will be a mess, but you may have a suggestion? What is your reality here?
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
8920 posts
Need more info
Which airlines?, all one ticket?, final destination?
Customs is likely not a concern, passport control might be
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
24067 posts
Our experience from several trips through Rome, is that they will bump you up in the immigration/passport control line if you tell them you have a short connection. Is your connection on one ticket or two separate tickets? criticial to know.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
7021 posts
Depends on a few things. Are your flights on the same ticket? If so, your checked luggage should be automatically moved to your connecting flight. If on a single ticket, you can stay airside when transitting between T3 and T1, but still need to go thru Passport Control and security. And of course, the big question: will your arrival be on time or delayed. Airlines are not permitted to issue tickets for flights that dont meet the minimum time allowed for connections. There are Connection Assistance Services abpvailable at FCO. For a fee and booked in advance.
However this all goes out the window if your flights are on separate tickets. You would need to pick up your bags from the carousels and go to the airline check in desk to check the bag and obtain your boarding pass. All in addition to Passport Control and security check. I doubt there is any way to do this in 1.5 hours even with Connection Services.
Posted by
Bend, OR
1870 posts
Won’t be a problem if your flights are all on one ticket and your international flight is not delayed. And even if it is delayed and you miss your connection, the airline will be obligated to get you on another flight……as long as it’s all on the same ticket!