Time needed to clear Rome Immigration?

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mickeyg

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 26 Jun 2011

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I'm travelling to Rome (via Abu Dhabi) in May, arriving @ 6:30 on a Thursday morning. Anyone have any idea on how busy it is at that time and how much time is needed to clear immigration/customs and get to Rome Termini? Thanks.

Randomtraveller

Member since 14 Dec 2017

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Although there was no express lane for J and F customers, my last immigration entry in Rome was pretty fast. Took me less than 20 mins from landing to my chauffeur drive.


My hotel is relatively close to Rome Termini, it took me around 40 mins as there are several roads under construction.

Mjkcan

Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer

Member since 14 Jun 2017

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There’s a high speed train from the airport direct to Termini, I suggest using it.

dimi

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Member since 13 Jul 2012

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Rome has dedicated immigration lanes for AU/CA/KO/NZ/JP/US citizens.

When I arrived a couple of months ago, clearing immigration was instant.

Last editedby dimi at Feb 18, 2019, 06:49 AM.

Pit

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Member since 31 Jul 2017

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Found the bags take longest - 30mins


CBR boy

Member since 12 Feb 2015

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Rome has dedicated immigration lanes for AU/CA/KO/NZ/JP/US citizens.
When I arrived a couple of months ago, clearing immigration was instant.
Last edited by dimi at Feb 18, 2019, 06.49 AM.

In retrospect I'm not sure whether it was on inward or outward path through immigration when I was at FCO a few months back, but the signage for the dedicated lane didn't mention Australian citizens. While we hesitated, an official approached us, looked at the Aust passports and said 'US - Australia, same same'. So watch out for the US lane if you can't see AU/CA/KO/NZ/JP. It was very quick on the Thursday early morning that we arrived.The Leonardo Express to Termini station takes 32 minutes.

Last editedby CBR boy at Feb 18, 2019, 06:31 PM.

mickeyg

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Member since 26 Jun 2011

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Thanks everyone. Appreciate the feedback!

John Phelan

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Inbound immigration is fairly quick; outbound immigration is horrendous. When I did this last year, it took close to an hour outbound.

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