# Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)

> Rome, IT · IATA: CIA · ICAO: LIRA · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `CIA` |
| ICAO | `LIRA` |
| City | Rome |
| Country | IT |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 130 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 41.79940, 12.59490 |

## Description

Just under 3.9 million passengers passed through Ciampino-G. B. Pastine Airport (IATA: CIA, ICAO: LIRA) in 2024, confirming its role as Rome's busy second gateway, about 15 km south-east of the centre in Lazio. Opened in 1916, it ranks among Europe's oldest continuously operating airports and today serves as a Ryanair base alongside other low-cost carriers. On the freight side, Ciampino concentrates express, courier and mail flights, complementing Fiumicino Airport (IATA: FCO), which handles the bulk of scheduled air cargo for Greater Rome. Executive and business aviation are also significant here. Road access runs via the Via Appia and the GRA ring motorway. For large or intercontinental consignments, Fiumicino remains the primary option.

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