Airport guide

Flight delay compensation at Rome Fiumicino

Fiumicino is ITA Airways' hub and Italy's busiest airport. Its long-haul routes to North and South America can trigger the €600 band.

Quick answer

Fiumicino is ITA Airways' hub and Italy's busiest airport. Its long-haul routes to North and South America can trigger the €600 band.

Airport
Rome, Italy (FCO)
Primary rule
EU261
Potential compensation
€250–€600 per passenger
Escalation body
ENAC

Airport facts

Airport
FCO
City
Rome
Country
Italy
In EU/EEA
Yes

How the rules apply here

Flights departing Fiumicino are covered by EU261 regardless of which airline you fly — every airline is liable when departing an EU or EEA airport.

Flights arriving at Fiumicino from outside the EU are covered only if operated by an EU-licensed airline.

How much you can claim

Compensation is fixed by distance, not by ticket price. Example routes from Fiumicino:

Example destinationDistanceCompensation
London (LHR)1,444 km250
Manchester (MAN)1,677 km400
Dubai (DXB)4,344 km600

Airlines at this airport

Claim guides for the main carriers operating here:

Common questions

My ITA Airways flight from Fiumicino was cancelled. What am I owed?
If cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, €250–600 depending on distance, plus a refund or rerouting.
My flight from Rome was delayed by a general strike. Can I claim?
A general strike affecting air transport is usually extraordinary. But if only the airline's own staff struck, compensation is still due.
Where do I escalate?
Italy's civil aviation authority (ENAC) handles EU261 enforcement. Italy has a 2-year limitation period.

Primary sources

Official guidance and legislation used to review this page.