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Rome Fiumicino Airport vs Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

Detailed comparison of FCO and AGP on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.

Verdict

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) at 7.5/10.

Score comparison

Metric Rome Fiumicino Airport Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.7 7.5
On-Time Performance 7.5 7.3
Passenger Experience 7.6 7.4
Facilities & Comfort 8.0 7.8
Lounge Score 7.8 7.2
City Rome Málaga
Country Italy Spain
Terminals 3 terminals (T1, T3 Schengen/Non-Schengen) 3 terminals (T2/T3 main)
Annual passengers 49M+ 22M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy FCO — Rome AGP — Málaga-Costa
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.

Málaga, Spain · AGP · #2 in this comparison

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

3 terminals (T2/T3 main) · 22M+ passengers/year

7.5 / 10

How good is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport?

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3), passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8). Lounge quality rates 7.2/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Málaga AGP scores 7.5/10 — Costa del Sol gateway with year-round UK routes. Train to Málaga city ~12 min. Compare /airports/palma for Balearics. See /guides/malaga-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.5 Very Good
On-time 7.3 Departure reliability
Experience 7.4 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.2 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
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 7.2/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Marbella, Nerja, Granada, and Costa del Sol resorts
  • Year-round UK service — stronger winter sun market than northern Spain airports
  • Cercanías train to Málaga centre ~12 min; coach links to Marbella and Estepona
  • Sala VIP and Priority Pass lounges — moderate queues off-peak

Overview

Gateway to the Costa del Sol, Andalusia, and Gibraltar region — dense year-round UK schedule on Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, and BA.

Costa del Sol access

AGP sits 8 km from Málaga city and 45–60 min by road from Marbella depending on traffic. Pre-book transfers in summer.

UK261 on return UK legs; EU261 on EU departures.

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FAQ

Which is better, Rome Fiumicino Airport or Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) at 7.5/10.

Which has better lounges, FCO or AGP?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher for lounges at 7.8/10, versus Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport at 7.2/10.

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

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) at 7.3/10.