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Old Sep 27th, 2010, 05:39 PM
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Best way to get to Airport in Rome on a Sunday morning

Hello trusty Fodorites....

We are only a few short days away from leaving for our trip to Europe! Can anyone give me a suggestion on the best way to go to FMO on an early Sunday morning? Our flight leaves at 8:05AM! I would think we would want to be at the airport no later than 5:30AM. We are staying in central Rome.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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Old Sep 27th, 2010, 05:41 PM
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Oops... I meant FCO!
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Old Sep 27th, 2010, 05:54 PM
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We used a car service. http://www.romecabs.com/transfers.html

At that hour of the morning, I don't think it's possible to get the Leonardo Express.
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Old Sep 27th, 2010, 06:31 PM
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Thank you! That's exactly what I was looking for and it seems reasonable!
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Check on Cruise Critic for people on your cruise who have early flights to share a ride.
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There is no reason to be at the airport so early. Plan on 6am at the very earliest, regardless of your destination.
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Thank you Ekscrunchy.

We aren't taking a cruise, we are actually backpacking through Europe (Minus the hostels! )

All of your help is greatly appreciated! It has made planning this trip so much easier!

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Old Sep 28th, 2010, 12:47 PM
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Kat

Here is a good website that explains all the options, and basically concludes that a car service is a good thing:

http://www.roninrome.com/%20transpor...in-the-morning

US Airways sometimes tells us that we need to be at the airport 3 hours ahead of time for FCO and other European airports. I'm not sure who you are flying, or to where. If you are connecting within Europe, on a European flagged carrier, I wouldn't worry about being there before 6.

If you are flying on a US flagged carrier, it can be slow going at the airport. US Airways, for instance, has one flight a day in and out of FCO; they aren't really well staffed there. I think it is best to ask your airline what time you should be at the airport.
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