Ciampino G. B. Pastine International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Ciampino is a compact, single-story, rectangular terminal with Arrivals and Departures on the same ground level, so nearly every flow compresses into one hall. Serving Rome alongside the bigger Fiumicino gateway, the layout stays “flat” and linear: curb to doors to check-in desks to security within a short span, then a split into Schengen (A gates) and Non-Schengen (B gates). Most navigation errors happen at Ryanair queues and the Arrivals curb.
Map Table
| Zone | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Ground Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landside Central Hall | Ryanair, Wizz Air | check-in desks 1–31 | walk to curb bays |
| Security Funnel | all departures | screening, e-gates | Fast Track lane |
| Schengen Airside (A1–A8) | EU/Schengen routes | main lounge, food court | gate walk to apron |
| Non-Schengen Airside (B1–B8) | UK/Ireland/Non-Schengen | passport control holding | gate walk/bus to apron |
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) Terminal Map Strategy
- Treat CIA as a single-room bottleneck: go straight from the Departures doors to the numbered check-in wall, then identify the Ryanair cluster before you join any line.
- If you’re a non-EU/EEA Ryanair traveler, hunt the document/visa check at the desk monitors before you even think about security; missing it is the fastest way to fail a flight.
- On arrival, navigate by stop numbers, not brand names: Termini shuttles cluster at the first bays; the station Airlink sits farther down the same curb line.
- If comfort matters, hold in the Schengen lounge area near the food court until “go to gate,” because the Non-Schengen B-gates are a sparse, no-amenities holding pen.
2026 Ciampino G. B. Pastine International Airport Map + Printable PDF
CIA remains an active, surge-loaded low-cost terminal in 2026, so the map matters less for “finding faraway halls” and more for avoiding the few choke points that trap time: the Ryanair bag-drop cluster, the easy-to-miss document/visa check before security, and the Arrivals curb where bus stops and taxis sit in a confusing linear sequence. Use the map to lock onto desk numbers, stop numbers, and door-relative curb positions.
Ciampino G. B. Pastine International Airport Overview Map 2026
Ciampino G. B. Pastine International Airport Passenger Terminal Map 2026
2026 Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking path (and distance) from the Departures entrance to the Ryanair bag-drop desks inside CIA?
Walking is under 50 meters from the Departures entrance to the Ryanair bag-drop/check-in desk line on the back wall of the Departures hall. From the Departures doors on the same terminal face, move straight into the Central Hall toward the overhead “Check-in” signage, then aim for the numbered counter wall (Desks 1–31). Ryanair’s desks sit within the active desk cluster (often around the mid-range numbers), so use the flight information monitors above the counters to confirm “Ryanair / Bag Drop” before joining a queue. During surges, the Ryanair line can spill back toward the entrance, physically blocking the most direct approach.
Where is the Ryanair document/visa check desk located relative to the main security queue entrance (before/after, left/right, same hall)?
It is before security in the same landside Departures hall, integrated into the main check-in desk array rather than inside the security channel. The Ryanair document/visa check is typically run at a dedicated counter within the Ryanair cluster (often near the higher-activity mid-range desks) and is easiest to confirm by reading the overhead desk monitors for “Visa Check” or “Document Check.” It can appear co-located with the Bag Drop line, which is why passengers without checked bags mistakenly skip it. Once you enter the security queue, there is no practical airside Ryanair desk to fix a missing verification.
From the Arrivals exit doors, what is the exact location (side of curb / landmark) of the Terravision (or main shuttle) bus stop?
Terravision is at Stop 1 immediately left when you exit the Arrivals sliding doors onto the covered curb. Walk straight out to the curbside walkway, turn left, and continue about 20–30 meters to the first major bay in the bus sequence. The landmark is the Stop 1 marker plus Terravision’s pink/white signage and staff typically wearing pink vests. If you keep walking past the first bays toward the farther-numbered stops, you’ve gone beyond the Termini shuttle cluster.
Where is the taxi rank / fixed-fare taxi pickup positioned relative to Arrivals (which curb zone / nearest door)?
It is opposite the Arrivals exit and slightly to the right of the main Arrivals doors on the first traffic island. Exit the Arrivals hall through the automatic glass doors, angle right, and look across the pedestrian crossing lane to the island where the official white taxis queue. Use the visual validators: white cars with a roof “TAXI” sign and the “Comune di Roma” crest and license number on the front doors. Ignore anyone soliciting rides inside the Arrivals hall or immediately outside the doors.
Which gate-area zone(s) inside Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport have the highest seat density, and where are they on the terminal map (upper vs lower level)?
The Schengen departures zone (Gates A1–A8) has the highest seat density, all on the ground level. Seating is concentrated in the main airside lounge immediately after security and the mandatory duty-free path, with the densest banks clustered around the food court retail spine. Use the food anchors—Rossopomodoro, Chef Express, and the main coffee bars—to triangulate the biggest seating blocks. By contrast, the Non-Schengen zone (Gates B1–B8) is a glass-partition holding area with very sparse seating and no meaningful amenities, so it functions as a stand-and-wait pen rather than a true lounge.
Where is the HelloSky lounge / pay-to-enter rest area located relative to the terminal entrance (outside/inside, which side)?
No HelloSky lounge or pay-to-enter rest area exists at Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. The HelloSky brand and similar “Air Rooms” facilities are associated with Rome’s larger airport, not this terminal, and CIA’s single-level footprint does not contain a hidden lounge, upstairs mezzanine, or premium hospitality zone. Plan rest time around the general public seating in the Schengen airside lounge near the food court instead, because that is the only dependable comfort cluster once you clear security.
What is the exact bus pickup point at Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport for reaching Ciampino railway station, and what is its position relative to Arrivals?
Ciampino Airlink picks up at Stop 7 along the same curb line, farther left from Arrivals than the Termini shuttles. Exit the Arrivals sliding doors to the covered curb, turn left, pass Stop 1 (Terravision) and the nearby Termini-shuttle bays (including Stop 3 operators), then continue roughly 50–60 meters until you reach Stop 7. The landmark is the red Trenitalia/Airlink branding on the stop signage; the bus may also show “Airlink” or “Atrall” on its livery.
At Ciampino station, where is the Airlink/airport bus boarding stop located relative to the station exit (which side of the street)?
It is at Piazzale Rizzo directly in front of the station building, on the station-forecourt side rather than across a main road. The Airlink bus uses the frontage square outside the station entrance, so you don’t need to hunt for a separate on-street stop or cross to an opposite sidewalk. From the station exit doors, stay on the same side and walk into the forecourt where buses pull up to the curb by the station frontage.
What is the exact walking route from the most common arrival gates/apron entry to the shuttle bus curb, including any required level changes?
No level changes are required because the arrival flow is entirely on the ground level from apron entry to curb. After deplaning by stairs, follow the painted pedestrian corridor (or apron bus if assigned) to the Arrivals building entrance, then proceed through Passport Control only if Non-Schengen, continue into Baggage Claim, and exit via the “Nothing to Declare” green sliding doors into the Arrivals hall. Walk straight out through the automatic glass doors to the covered curbside walkway, where bus stops line up along the terminal frontage in numbered sequence.
Where is the closest “best” boarding stop for ATAC bus 520 (e.g., Subaugusta) and what is the exact transfer path from the Metro exit to that stop?
Subaugusta on Metro Line A is the best transfer point for ATAC bus 520 because the bus boarding area sits in the adjacent piazza rather than on an ambiguous roadside. Exit the train at Subaugusta, follow “Uscita” signs to Piazza di Cinecittà / Via Tuscolana, and surface directly into the square.
From the fare gates, keep following the station exit flow toward Piazza di Cinecittà until you emerge at the open plaza. The 520 stop is in the piazza’s bus terminal area, marked by standard ATAC pole signage and route numbers. Confirm the front display reads “Aeroporto Ciampino” before boarding, and avoid crossing the big Via Tuscolana intersection unless the signed stop direction explicitly requires it.
Where is the physical queueing area for Ryanair gates, and what fixed landmarks define where the line actually starts (to avoid joining the wrong cluster)?
The queue forms directly in front of the assigned gate door at the podium under the overhead digital gate monitor. At Ciampino, adjacent gates sit so close together that lines overlap into the nearby seating area, so the only reliable “start” landmark is the podium at your gate door plus the screen immediately above it showing your flight number and destination. Ryanair typically splits the entrance into two lanes using stanchions, with the Priority lane closest to the podium. If you can’t see your flight number on the monitor above the door, you’re in the wrong cluster even if the line looks long and orderly.
