Private car transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Amalfi

Overview: transportation from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Amalfi

Amalfi is a 3.5-hour drive from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Italy’s largest and busiest airport. With so many international connections flying into Rome, many visitors choose to make the transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Amalfi instead of flying into smaller, closer airports, which can eat into their time in Italy.

When you make the trip to Amalfi with Daytrip. your English-speaking driver will greet you and help with your bags. With someone else behind the wheel, you’ll be able to relax after your flight and let the rolling hills and vineyards outside of your window welcome you to Italy. If you're eager to dive into La Dolce Vita right away, you can even add sightseeing stops to your trip!

Once you’ve reached the Amalfi Coast, you’ll be escorted right to the door of your accommodation. There’s no better way to begin your vacation!

About Amalfi

After your drive from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Amalfi, you’ll be greeted by a peaceful vacation destination with quaint villages and serene shores, but that wasn’t always the case. Amalfi was once a powerful maritime republic and flourished from the 9th to 12th centuries as a significant trading hub in the Mediterranean with the Byzantine Empire and the Arab world.

It was renowned for its shipbuilding, long-distance sailing, and the production of luxury goods, including textiles and paper. The "Amalfi Laws” were a pioneering maritime code that became the standard international law at the time and laid the foundation for maritime law in the modern era. The modern compass was also perfected by Amalfi sailors.

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In 1343, after over a century of occupation by the Normans and the Pisans, the Amalfi Republic met a swift end. An earthquake in the Tyrrhenian Sea set off a chain of events leading to a tsunami that destroyed the port and all of its boats. The lowest-lying coastal areas, full of shops, housing, and government buildings, fell into the sea.

The Amalfi people never recovered their population numbers from the complete destruction of their economy, community, and way of life. Earthquake survivors folded themselves into the broader mainland Italian empires and the Amalfi Coast fell into obscurity until its rediscovery as a sunny vacation spot after it finally received a road in the 19th century.

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From Rome Fiumicino Airport to Amalfi: travel tips

To ensure you have the best Rome Fiumicino Airport to Amalfi transfer, follow these travel tips!

Let your accommodation know your estimated arrival time

If you’re staying in a larger hotel, this tip might not apply, but if you booked a smaller boutique hotel or an apartment, let them know your estimated arrival time once you arrive at the airport or start your transfer.

Many apartments and small hotels on the Amalfi Coast are run by individuals who may not be on the property 24/7. By giving them an estimated arrival time, you ensure that they will be available to give you the keys and tour. They may have the room prepared sooner than you expected and will be able to accommodate an earlier check-in.

How to get from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Amalfi

All roads may lead to Rome, but not all roads lead to Amalfi. In order to complete your transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Amalfi, you can take the direct route with a private car, or the adventurous (read: challenging) route via public transportation.

Rome Fiumicino Airport to Amalfi by private car transfer

A private transfer is the fastest way to get from the airport to Amalfi. From $103 (€95) per passenger, you and your family can take a simple, direct trip to Amalfi with all of your luggage. Your driver will meet you in the arrivals hall and handle all the navigation. In 3.5 hours, you’ll be at your accommodation in Amalfi.

Daytrip even lets you add sightseeing stops, so you can start experiencing Italy before you even get to Amalfi! Walk the ruins of Ancient Ostia, Rome's first colony, hike Mount Vesuvius, have lunch at Cantina del Vesuvio, or step back in time in Pompeii!

Things to do when you get to Amalfi

After your Rome Fiumicino Airport to Amalfi transfer, the first thing to do is rest! After a good night’s sleep, fuel up with a traditional Italian breakfast and take on Amalfi!

Go hiking on the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods)

The Path of the Gods is one of the most celebrated hiking trail networks in Italy for its spectacular views of the Amalfi Coast. It connects the village of Bomerano in Agerola to Nocelle, a hamlet near Positano. The trails have everything you’d ever want in a hike: panoramic views, opportunities to observe wildlife, and the sense of walking among the gods, as its name suggests.

Choose to hike the entire 5.8 mile (9 km) path, or choose a section of the hike that best fits your skill leveland time frame. Before starting your hike, follow these precautions:

• Check the weather forecast for the day
• Pack a bottle of water, snacks, and skin protection
• Wear sturdy shoes
• Tell someone where you are going

What is the best time to visit Amalfi

Amalfi has the most pleasant weather and the smallest crowds in the spring and autumn. The spring brings fresh blooms to the gardens and balconies in town, but the autumn has warmer water that’s been heated all summer long. Either of these shoulder seasons are the perfect time to visit.

Summer is the most popular time to visit, but comes with more expensive accommodations, longer queues for popular attractions, and less space on the coast for your family to play and relax. The afternoon sun is oppressively hot, which saps the fun out of activities like hiking.