Ranking
The 10 best lounges at Rome Fiumicino in 2026
Emirates leads at FCO, with Plaza Premium First adding a dining-led alternative to Rome's airline lounges.
By Patrick Karsh, Founder, Lounge Frog ·
Page updated September 2026.
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1. Emirates Lounge
FCO · Terminal 3 · Rome
4.9/5 overallBest overall score, with a complete premium airline experience.
Opens around Emirates' two daily Dubai departures. Hours shown are the summer schedule; in winter the lounge opens 11:00-14:35 and 17:00-20:30 (Aeroporti di Roma). Has its own internal boarding gate.
Get in with: Emirates Lounge
2. ITA Airways Piazza di Spagna Lounge
FCO · Terminal 3 · Rome
4.9/5 overallITA’s leading international lounge with excellent all-round scores.
Opened 2022. Rated 4.9/5 across 14 measures. 1 shower. ITA Business class passengers and Miles & More / Star Alliance Gold members on same-day flights; guest allowance…
Get in with: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
3. Plaza Premium Lounge (T3)
FCO · Terminal 3 · Rome
4.9/5 overallTop flexible-access option in Terminal 3.
Opened 2018. Rated 4.9/5 across 14 measures. 2 showers. Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance.
Get in with: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
4. Plaza Premium First Lounge
FCO · Terminal 1 · Rome
4.6/5 overallNew premium concept with elevated dining and table service.
Opened 2025. Rated 4.6/5 across 15 measures. 1 shower. Paid entry only (from EUR 70 per visit), bookable online or at the door; children under 2 free.
Get in with: Plaza Premium
5. Plaza Premium Lounge
FCO · Terminal 1 · Rome
4.6/5 overallReliable independent lounge with showers and broad access.
Opened 2023. Rated 4.6/5 across 14 measures. 2 showers. Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance.
Get in with: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
6. Star Alliance Lounge
FCO · Terminal 3 · Rome
4.6/5 overallStrong alliance option for eligible international travelers.
Permanently closed; exact closure date not published. Still reviewed as open in April 2023 (The Alviator) and listed as permanently closed by October 2024 (The Flight Club).
Get in with: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
7. British Airways Lounge
FCO · Terminal 3 · Rome
4.2/5 overallSolid oneworld choice with a self-serve bar.
Opened 2018. Rated 4.2/5 across 13 measures. Business class passengers: no guests.
Get in with: Galleries Lounge, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
8. ITA Airways Hangar Lounge
FCO · Terminal 1 · Rome
3.8/5 overallConvenient ITA lounge for eligible Terminal 1 travelers.
Opened 2023. Rated 3.8/5 across 13 measures. 1 shower. ITA Business class passengers and Miles & More / Star Alliance Gold members on same-day flights; guest allowance…
Get in with: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
9. Prima Vista Lounge
FCO · Terminal 1 · Rome
3.3/5 overallAccessible independent option with a full bar.
Opened 2025. Rated 3.3/5 across 14 measures. 1 shower. Priority Pass: paying guests welcome; children under 2 free. Walk-in entry EUR 40 (children 2-14 EUR 20).
Get in with: DragonPass, Priority Pass
10. Prima Vista Lounge - Portus
FCO · Terminal 3 · Rome
3.3/5 overallUseful Portus-area alternative with membership access.
Rated 3.3/5 across 14 measures. 1 shower. Priority Pass: paying guests welcome; children under 2 free. Walk-in entry EUR 40 (children 2-14 EUR 20).
Get in with: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
A new premium option in Rome
Rome Fiumicino’s lounge field gained a notable arrival when Plaza Premium First opened its first European location at the airport. It joins strong airline lounges and a growing group of independent options. This ranking uses Lounge Frog ratings alongside food, drinks, showers, workspace, access breadth, and practical terminal location rather than relying on luxury branding alone.
Match the lounge to the departure area
FCO’s departure zones and passport-control requirements can make a lounge in the wrong area impractical. Check the gate area, Schengen or non-Schengen routing, and access credential before committing to a location. Premium-cabin, alliance-status, paid, and membership-based access each follow different rules, while guests may be charged separately. Opening hours and capacity can also change. Use the FCO airport guide for airport context and consult each lounge page for detailed directions and recorded entry programs.
Quick answers
- What is the best lounge at FCO?
- Emirates Lounge, in Terminal 3, rated 4.9/5 overall. Next come ITA Airways Piazza di Spagna Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge (T3).
- Which lounge networks get you into these lounges?
- DragonPass opens 4 of the 10; Priority Pass opens 4 of the 10; Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access opens 3 of the 10. Each lounge's page lists every program and card that admits you.
- Which FCO terminal has the most of these lounges?
- Terminal 3, with 6. Terminal 1 has 4.
Written and checked to our editorial standards. Scores follow our methodology. Something wrong? Tell us from any lounge page.
