Rome-Ciampino International Airport Giovan Battista Pastine is the second largest airport in Rome. The airport is located 15 km southwest of the center of the Italian capital, just off the city’s bypass. The airport serves only low-cost carriers, and the biggest traffic is generated by Ryanair. In addition to Irish low-cost airlines, Ciampino Airport serves WizzAir. The most popular directions they serve: London, Brussels, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Bucharest, Dublin, Eindhoven, Valencia, and Seville. In 2015, the airport has served over 5.8 million passengers.
Rome Ciampino Airport was established in 1916 and in the 1930s it was opened to the civilians. During World War II it served as a military base. Until the 60s it was the main airport of Rome. After the opening of the second airport in the Italian capital - Rome-Fiumicino airport in 1961, Ciampino airport operated only charter flights. After the expansion of the terminals at the beginning of 2007, the airport was used by low-cost airlines for their operations. Hotels are located near the airport.




