The the first Leonardo Express departure for FCO is 5:52 a.m. arriving at FCO at 6:23 a.m. We have a 7:30 a.m. Wednesday flight. If we check in and print our boarding passes ahead of time can we safely get through security in 30 minutes or so, or is it just too risky? It looks like our only other alternative is a taxi at 40 euros. If we have to take a taxi from the main train station area in Rome what time would we need to leave for the airport?
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
I would suggest that you be there at 5:30am. Yes, this is 2 hours early. Often, you don't need that much time but often, there are several early morning flights and Italian security does not seem to be that well organized. You can get caught up in long lines. It just isn't worth it to try to get through in an hour or so (even though you often can).
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23310 posts
Is it a direct flight back or a connecting flight to somewhere else in Europe for the direct flight home? That makes a difference in the response/
Posted by
OP
Albuquerque, NM, USA
16 posts
The flight is direct to London. My understanding is that British Airways only requirement is that you be at the gate 20 minutes prior to departure.
Posted by
OP
Albuquerque, NM, USA
16 posts
The flight is not connected with a flight to the United States.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23310 posts
If you provide complete info to begin with that we can give better responses. What you are suggesting would be tight but do able. Security for domestic flights is not that bad, traffic is light at that time, and the terminal is near the train.
Posted by
Roseville
53 posts
Ask yourself this....
What do I do if I miss my flight due to slow security check in?
What's your back up plan? Will it cost you more money to re-arrange your flight?
Just a thought. You may want to run this by the air carrier you booked with.