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Rome Fiumicino Airport vs Newcastle International Airport

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

Verdict

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Newcastle International Airport (NCL) at 7.1/10.

Score comparison

Metric Rome Fiumicino Airport Newcastle International Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.7 7.1
On-Time Performance 7.5 7.0
Passenger Experience 7.6 7.0
Facilities & Comfort 8.0 7.3
Lounge Score 7.8 7.0
City Rome Newcastle
Country Italy United Kingdom
Terminals 3 terminals (T1, T3 Schengen/Non-Schengen) 1 terminal
Annual passengers 49M+ 5M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy FCO — Rome NCL — Newcastle
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.

Newcastle, United Kingdom · NCL · #2 in this comparison

Newcastle International Airport

1 terminal · 5M+ passengers/year

7.1 / 10

How good is Newcastle International Airport?

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0), passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.3). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Newcastle NCL scores 7.1/10 — North East hub with Emirates to Dubai. Metro to city centre ~25 min. Escape Lounge for Priority Pass. UK261 on all departures.

FlightLogic Score 7.1 Very Good
On-time 7.0 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.3 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
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.3
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • North East England and Tyne and Wear gateway — Newcastle city centre Metro in ~25 minutes
  • Emirates daily to Dubai — rare long-haul option for a regional UK airport
  • Escape Lounge and Aspire Lounge accept Priority Pass
  • UK261 covers all NCL departures

Overview

North East England's primary airport — easyJet and Jet2 leisure network plus Emirates to Dubai and BA to London Heathrow.

North East connectivity

Newcastle combines strong easyJet and Jet2 short-haul with Emirates DXB — useful for Gulf and Asia connections without London positioning. BA links to Heathrow for oneworld long-haul.

Tyne and Wear Metro serves the airport directly — one of the better UK regional public-transport links.

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FAQ

Which is better, Rome Fiumicino Airport or Newcastle International Airport?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Newcastle International Airport (NCL) at 7.1/10.

Which has better lounges, FCO or NCL?

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

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

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Newcastle International Airport (NCL) at 7.0/10.