Private jets at Rome Ciampino Airport
Ciampino is Rome's business aviation airport, about 15 km from the city centre, with an 1,800 m2 General Aviation Terminal and several FBOs including Signature, Jetex and Universal. Private flights are allowed only from 06:00 to 23:00 local and are capped at 61 movements a day, so every flight needs an airport PPR booked through a handler.
- Longest runway
- 2,202 m
- Codes
- CIA · LIRA
- Business aviation handling
- 3 handlers
See also Private jets to Rome.
Business aviation handling
The General Aviation Terminal (about 1,800 m2) is dedicated entirely to private and business aviation, with reserved gates and an ADR VIP room. Only passengers and authorised staff may enter, and passengers must be driven to and from the aircraft by the handler.
Signature Flight Support
At the General Aviation Terminal, Via Appia Nuova 1651. Hours 07:00-23:00 local, call-out on request. On-site customs and immigration, crew room; helps obtain PPR.
Jetex
At the General Aviation Terminal. Lists 24/7 operations, a private VIP lounge, crew and executive lounges, meeting rooms, showers and aircraft parking in front of the terminal; FBO customs and immigration.
Universal Aviation
At the General Aviation Terminal with a dedicated apron. Hours 07:00-23:30. Ground handling, permits and customs and immigration.
Worth knowing before you fly
- Ciampino closes to private flights from 23:00 to 06:00 local under a ministerial decree, so very late arrivals into Rome have to go elsewhere.
- There is a daily cap of 61 general aviation movements, and PPRs are handed out in order of request. On busy days (events, summer weekends) book the PPR as early as possible through the handler.
- PPR cancellations need 48 hours' notice, or the operator faces a penalty. Changes of date or a larger aircraft mean a new PPR and losing the place in the queue.
- In summer, larger jets (over 21.40 m wingspan) arriving empty to collect passengers may stay only 24 hours.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | General and business aviation may operate every day 06:00-23:00 local (Assoclearance, under Ministerial Decree 345 of 18 December 2018). The airport regulations set the General Aviation Terminal hours at 07:00-23:30; Aeroporti di Roma's passenger page says 07:00-23:00, 365 days a year. Signature lists 07:00-23:00 with call-out on request; Universal lists 07:00-23:30; Jetex lists 24/7. |
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| Prior permission | Every general aviation landing needs a PPR from Aeroporti di Roma, requested by the handler through ADR's electronic PPR system at least 4 hours before the scheduled arrival. PPRs are issued only for 06:00-23:00 local (except emergency, medical and state flights) and up to 61 movements a day; ADR approves in order of request up to 56 movements and keeps 5 for unplanned departures and based operators. Requests need the noise certificate and, for air taxi flights, the AOC. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before arrival, or the operator can be charged a penalty and reported to ENAC. |
| Customs and immigration | Signature and Jetex both advertise on-site customs and immigration at the General Aviation Terminal. Universal lists customs and immigration among its services. |
| Slots | Coordinated airport (Level 3) in summer and winter (Assoclearance). For general and business aviation, authorisations are issued directly by Aeroporti di Roma through the PPR system rather than by Assoclearance. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Ministerial Decree 345 of 18 December 2018 limits Ciampino to 06:00-23:00 local for commercial and private flights and caps general aviation at 61 movements a day (and commercial flights at 65 a day). APU use is limited to 5 minutes before start-up clearance and 5 minutes after engine shutdown (15 and 10 minutes in exceptional cases with approval). |
| Aircraft parking | Stands are allocated with the PPR, depending on availability. From 1 May to 30 September, ferry-in general aviation flights with aircraft of more than 21.40 m wingspan may stay no more than 24 hours (local operators excepted). Passengers may board and leave aircraft only on the assigned stand. |
| Other restrictions | The circling approaches to runway 33 (VOR A and RNP A) need crew familiarisation. Pilots not familiar with the aerodrome may land on runway 33 only by day with at least 1,500 ft ceiling and 5 km visibility, and not at night (ADR self-briefing). A late or missed PPR, or arriving outside the agreed times, can be reported to ENAC. |
Runways
| 15/33 | 2,202 m |
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By road
| Rome city centre | About 15 km (Aeroporti di Roma) |
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Flying times
| To | Distance | Light or midsize jet |
|---|---|---|
| Nice | 262 nm | About 55 min |
| Geneva | 386 nm | About 1h 15m |
| Ibiza | 542 nm | About 1h 35m |
| Paris | 606 nm | About 1h 45m |
| Mykonos | 645 nm | About 1h 50m |
| London | 791 nm | About 2h 10m |
| Manchester | 915 nm | About 2h 25m |
| Marrakech | 1,162 nm | About 3h 00m |
| Dubai | 2,330 nm | Long-range jet |
| New York | 3,725 nm | Long-range jet |
Nearby airports
Rome Urbe
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci
Viterbo
L'Aquila–Preturo
More airport guides nearby: Naples Airport, Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, Venice Marco Polo Airport, Genoa Airport, Athens International Airport, Mykonos Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Rome Ciampino Airport?
Yes. The General Aviation Terminal (about 1,800 m2) is dedicated entirely to private and business aviation, with reserved gates and an ADR VIP room. Only passengers and authorised staff may enter, and passengers must be driven to and from the aircraft by the handler.
What are Rome Ciampino Airport's opening hours for private flights?
General and business aviation may operate every day 06:00-23:00 local (Assoclearance, under Ministerial Decree 345 of 18 December 2018). The airport regulations set the General Aviation Terminal hours at 07:00-23:30; Aeroporti di Roma's passenger page says 07:00-23:00, 365 days a year. Signature lists 07:00-23:00 with call-out on request; Universal lists 07:00-23:30; Jetex lists 24/7.
Can I clear customs at Rome Ciampino Airport on a private flight?
Signature and Jetex both advertise on-site customs and immigration at the General Aviation Terminal. Universal lists customs and immigration among its services.
Checked 20 October 2026 from published airport, government and handler information (adr.it, ourairports.com, assoclearance.it, signatureaviation.com, universalaviation.aero, jetex.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
