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3-6 Hours at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Maeve Power
Don't spend your airport downtime stuck at the airport. If you have a couple of hours to spare, why not get out of the airport and explore the surrounding area? Check out these great options for a 3-6 hour layover at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.
Don't spend your airport downtime stuck at the airport. If you have a couple of hours to spare, why not get out of the airport and explore the surrounding area? Check out these great options for a 3-6 hour layover at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.

Visit The Park

Villa GuglielmiDon’t spend your downtime stuck at the airport. Get out of the terminal and enjoy the fresh air at Villa Guglielmi. This local park is a popular spot for running and walking. A series of linked paths circle the park, passing by trees and ponds that are packed with local wildlife. A lovely spot to go for an invigorating run or find a quiet spot to sit, relax and enjoy the sunshine.Located 3.1 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. Alternatively, you can walk to the park in just under an hour.

Go For A Swim

Free BeachTake advantage of the Italian sunshine and take a dip in the ocean during your layover at Free beach (Spiaggia Libera). This long, sandy beach is a local tourist attraction and offers fantastic views of the ocean. Make sure to packing your swimming gear so you can go for a swim during your layover. After your swim head back to the airport to the Passenger E Lounge to take a shower and freshen up before catching your flight.Located 3.4 miles from the airport, the quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi.

Visit Historic Sites

Area Archeologica del Porto di TraianoThere are lots of interesting things to see close to FCO. Located just minutes from the airport you can explore ancient Roman architecture in the Area Archeologica del Porto di Traiano. This archaeological park has lots of ruins, statues and a museum to explore, set against the beautiful backdrop of woodland and green space. Located 1.7 miles from the airport, the quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. Alternatively, you can walk from the airport to the park in approx. 40 minutes.

Luggage Storage

Left baggage roomStore your bags at the airport so you can enjoy your layover luggage free. Luggage storage is located in Terminal 3, International Arrivals. Open from 06:30 – 23:30.