Flying in and out of Rome next month and tickets indicate terminal 5. But several sites related to the airport suggest one is either bussed to or from terminal 3. Has anyone had any recent experience going into Rome from Atlanta or from Rome to Atlanta ? Thanks TC
Posted by
winston salem, nc, usa
1078 posts
If you can, get yourself delivered straight to terminal 5; trying to get on the bus with several dozen other frantic flyers from T3 will make a Walmart Black Friday crowd look tame. Then, once in T5, it is more chaos as it is too small for all the US carriers and the crowds trying to get checked in. Look at 3 hours minimum before flight time. It is better if you are a FF for the airline you are on, if not......be brave!
Posted by
Orlando, FL, USA
81 posts
Agreed! It took us 3 hours from the line to check in, through security, to gate while at FCO! I thought I had left plenty of time and then was almost panicked by the time we made the gate. FCO is a madhouse, unfortunately.
Posted by
The Hague, NL (AMS)
2207 posts
TC, I answered your question on the Italy section of this site: If you're flying direct from FCO to ATL, you will be departing from T5. You might read this article, Terminal 5 at FCO for maps, pictures, and more info. I would agree that FCO can be a madhouse. Our last trip there created this posting: At the FCO Airport (Again)
Posted by
OP
Atlanta
4870 posts
Thanks to all who replied on the board and privately. Good advice is great to have. Thanks again. TC