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Rome's secondary airport serving budget and charter carriers.
Opened
1916
Location
Rome, Italy
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport is Rome's second international airport, located approximately 15 kilometres southeast of the city centre in the Ciampino municipality. It primarily serves low-cost and charter airlines, handling millions of passengers annually as an alternative to the larger Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport.
The airport has a long military history, having been established in the early 20th century and used extensively during World War II. It continues to serve as an active Italian Air Force base alongside its civilian operations.
Despite its relatively compact size and single terminal, Ciampino handles significant passenger volumes, particularly due to Ryanair's large presence. Its proximity to Rome's city centre and lower costs make it a popular choice for budget travelers visiting the Italian capital.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal that handles both arrivals and departures for all commercial flights.
Getting to & from
Passengers can reach central Rome via dedicated airport bus services connecting to Termini railway station, as well as taxis and private transfers; there is no direct rail link.
Airlines here
Ryanair is the dominant carrier at Ciampino, using it as a key Italian base, with various other low-cost and charter airlines also operating seasonal and year-round routes.
Notable facts
- ›Ciampino is one of the oldest airports in Italy, with origins dating to 1916.
- ›The airport is officially named after Giovanni Battista Pastine, an Italian World War I aviator.
- ›It functions as a dual-use facility, shared between civilian commercial operations and the Italian Air Force.
- ›Ryanair established one of its earliest and busiest Italian bases at Ciampino.
- ›The airport handles approximately 6–7 million passengers per year in peak pre-pandemic periods.
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