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Verdict

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.

Score comparison

Metric Rome Fiumicino Airport Antalya Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.7 7.1
On-Time Performance 7.5 6.9
Passenger Experience 7.6 7.0
Facilities & Comfort 8.0 7.4
Lounge Score 7.8 7.0
City Rome Antalya
Country Italy Turkey
Terminals 3 terminals (T1, T3 Schengen/Non-Schengen) 2 international terminals (T1, T2)
Annual passengers 49M+ 35M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy FCO — Rome AYT — Antalya
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Rome, Italy · FCO · #1 in this comparison

Rome Fiumicino Airport

3 terminals (T1, T3 Schengen/Non-Schengen) · 49M+ passengers/year

7.7 / 10

How good is Rome Fiumicino Airport?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 7.8/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Rome FCO scores 7.7/10 — Italy's #1 airport. Leonardo Express to Termini ~32 min. ITA Airways SkyTeam hub. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-italy-2026 and /guides/rome-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.7 Very Good
On-time 7.5 Departure reliability
Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.8 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 7.8/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Rome, Lazio, and central Italy — Leonardo Express to Termini ~32 min
  • ITA Airways (SkyTeam) hub — connections to Sicily, Sardinia, and southern Italy
  • ITA Lounge and SkyTeam lounges T3; Priority Pass at Plaza Premium
  • EU261 on EU departures; UK261 on UK-return legs

Overview

Italy's busiest airport and primary UK gateway to Rome — ITA Airways hub with dense easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA schedules from London and regional UK.

UK routes

BA, ITA Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 from LHR, LGW, STN, and MAN. Compare Milan (/airports/milan) for northern Italy and fashion/business routing.

Allow 90+ min for T3 security at peak UK bank holiday departures.

Antalya, Turkey · AYT · #2 in this comparison

Antalya Airport

2 international terminals (T1, T2) · 35M+ passengers/year

7.1 / 10

How good is Antalya Airport?

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9), passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.4). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Antalya AYT scores 7.1/10 — Turkish Riviera leisure hub. Jet2/TUI package base. e-Visa required. Compare /airports/istanbul for city routing. See /guides/antalya-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.1 Very Good
On-time 6.9 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.4 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.0 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
6.9
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.4
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • UK's primary Turkey leisure airport — riviera resorts within 30–90 min transfer
  • Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic; Turkish Airlines for full-service and Star Alliance
  • Compare AYT vs Istanbul (/airports/istanbul) — Antalya for beach; IST for city and Asia connections
  • e-Visa required for UK passport holders — apply before travel

Overview

Turkish Riviera gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines leisure schedules from across the UK for Antalya, Belek, and Side resorts.

UK package holiday traffic

Antalya is among the top 10 UK outbound leisure destinations by passenger volume. Pre-book transfers to Belek and Side — public transport limited.

Turkish Airlines offers IST connections for dual-city trips — allow 3+ hrs for domestic transfer.

FAQ

Which is better, Rome Fiumicino Airport or Antalya Airport?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.

Which has better lounges, FCO or AYT?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher for lounges at 7.8/10, versus Antalya Airport at 7.0/10.

Which airport is more on-time, FCO or AYT?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 6.9/10.