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Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Airport Information
(Rome, Italy)
 A single terminal facility, Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is relatively small in comparison to Rome's Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, also known as Fiumicino. However, despite its size it is still a busy facility, handling flights operated by a large number of airlines to an expanding number of international cities, as well as destinations in Italy.
Ciampino Airport is situated approximately 15 km / 9 miles south-east from the centre of Rome, close to Frattocchie, Marino, Santa Maria delle Mole and the Greater Ring Road motorway. Serving some five million-plus passengers on a yearly basis, Rome's Ciampino is actually amongst Italy's busiest and most important airport, and has recently been expanded to cope with increased traffic created by its budget, 'no-frills' airlines.
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Buses and trains offer connections with central Rome, linking the Ciampino Railway Station and Termini Railway Station (Stazione Termini), the Vatican area, the religious district of Capitolina, and the Viminale area, where a number of grand palaces reside. Hotel shuttles provide fast transfers to accommodation establishments, while taxis, rental cars and limousines are also available. Close to Rome Ciampino Airport, towns and cities of interest include Cerveteri, Frascati, Grottaferrata, Lake Bracciano and Ostia Antica.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) Information: History and Facilities
Ciampino Airport is Rome's oldest airport, dating back to 1916, when it began its long life as a military airbase. Used by many enormous airships for daily flights, including a famous journey to the North Pole, Ciampino Airport grew in stature during the thirties. This was the dawn of a new age in aviation, particularly as the popularity of hydroplanes waned and civil flights were just beginning.
Growing steadily over the years, the early 1970s saw the two runways extended and an additional runway constructed. At this stage, Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) was operated by the Aeroporti di Roma organisation, which was privatised in the year 2000.
Rome Ciampino Airport is home to several ATMs, which are located within the General Aviation Terminal, along with a branch of the Banca di Roma, four information desks, an ENAC / DCA lost property office, VIP services and a Travelex counter, open between the hours of 08:00 and 21:00. A small number of outlets are available for dining and offer the chance to indulge in some classic Italian dishes, while a slightly larger number of shops are on hand for snack food, newspapers, magazines and last-minute souvenirs.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) Information: About Rome Tourism
As Italy's capital city, Rome is a thriving tourist and business centre, attracting millions of visitors from Europe and all over the world. Sited within the Lazio region, Rome's appeals are many - history and fine architecture combine with a modern cosmopolitan ambience to offer one of Europe's most exciting capitals.
The Vatican is perhaps the most significant attraction in the whole of Rome and visitors fly into Ciampino Airport (CIA) in their thousands to witness the magnificence of this internationally known and revered site. Other attractions include the Roman Forum, with the Arch of Septimus Severus, Temple of Saturn and the House of the Vestals being highlights. Fine restaurants, street side coffee houses and a busy night scene are also typical of Rome, especially around the Centro Storico, the Piazza Navona, the Ghetto and the Monti neighbourhoods.
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