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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.
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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.
A large lounge in Terminal 3's extra-Schengen departures, boarding area E, for passengers flying out of Europe. The decor draws on ancient Roman architecture.
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.
Plaza Premium First's Rome lounge, which the operator calls the first of its kind in Europe. It has a gourmet buffet, an a-la-carte menu with table service, and an open-air patio.
Get in with: Plaza Premium
5. Plaza Premium Lounge
FCO · Terminal 1 · Rome
4.6/5 overallReliable independent lounge with showers and broad access.
Plaza Premium's lounge in Terminal 1's Schengen departures, finished in warm wood and marble. It serves food, draught beer and other drinks, with online newspapers, Wi-Fi, charging points and showers (charges may apply).
Get in with: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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. I'd use the FCO airport guide for airport context and consult each lounge page for detailed directions and recorded entry programs.
A closure to note#
The Star Alliance Lounge in Terminal 3, which appears on this list, has permanently closed. Star Alliance travelers flying from Terminal 3 should check their airline's lounge page before they fly. The other lounges on this list remain open.
The open lounges at a glance#
Emirates Lounge at Rome sits in Terminal 3, near gate E22. It rates 4.9 overall. It has a full bar, 2 shower suites and room for about 162 people. Hours on file: daily 11:40-15:20,18:10-21:50. Recorded access: Emirates Lounge.
ITA Airways Piazza di Spagna Lounge at Rome sits in Terminal 3. It rates 4.9 overall. It has a full bar, 1 shower suite and room for about 283 people. Hours on file: daily 06:00-23:00. Recorded access: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access.
Plaza Premium Lounge (T3) at Rome sits in Terminal 3. It rates 4.9 overall. It has a full bar, 2 shower suites and room for about 300 people. Hours on file: sun-fri 05:00-22:30; sat 05:00-23:00. Recorded access: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass.
Plaza Premium First Lounge at Rome sits in Terminal 1, near gate A31-A52. It rates 4.6 overall. It has craft cocktails, 1 shower suite and room for about 115 people. Hours on file: daily 06:00-21:30. Recorded access: Plaza Premium.
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome sits in Terminal 1, near gate A61. It rates 4.6 overall. It has a full bar, 2 shower suites and room for about 76 people. Hours on file: daily 04:30-21:30. Recorded access: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass.
British Airways Lounge at Rome sits in Terminal 3. It rates 4.2 overall. It has a self-serve bar and room for about 140 people. Hours on file: daily 05:15-20:30. Recorded access: Galleries Lounge, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access.
ITA Airways Hangar Lounge at Rome sits in Terminal 1. It rates 3.8 overall. It has a full bar, 1 shower suite and room for about 205 people. Hours on file: daily 05:30-23:00. Recorded access: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access.
Prima Vista Lounge at Rome sits in Terminal 1, near gate A31-A52. It rates 3.3 overall. It has a full bar and 1 shower suite. Hours on file: daily 05:15-21:45. Recorded access: DragonPass, Priority Pass.
Prima Vista Lounge - Portus at Rome sits in Terminal 3, near gate E51. It rates 3.3 overall. It has a full bar, 1 shower suite and room for about 146 people. Hours on file: daily 05:45-22:45. Recorded access: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass.
Cite this article
Patrick Karsh. “The 10 best lounges at Rome Fiumicino in 2026.” Lounge Frog. Published 2026-09-27. Updated 2026-10-14. https://www.loungefrog.com/news/best-rome-fiumicino-airport-lounges-2026
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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 9; Priority Pass opens 4 of the 9; LoungeKey opens 3 of the 9. Each lounge's page lists every program and card that admits you.
Which FCO terminal has the most of these lounges?
Terminal 3, with 5. Terminal 1 has 4.
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