Overview
Cerveteri is a town in Italy.
Its population is roughly 16,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), about 25 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Population | 15,883 |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 81 m |
| Nearest airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 25 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Cerveteri is
Cerveteri sits in Italy, in the northern part of Europe.
Rome lies about 36 km to the east, Civitavecchia lies about 27 km to the north-west and Ladispoli lies about 5 km to the south.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) is the closest airport, about 25 km from Cerveteri.
Alternative gateways include Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA, 47 km); Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG, 128 km).
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Find flights to Cerveteri →arrives FCO (24.6 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Cerveteri is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through FCO.
Day trips & nearby
Cerveteri works well as a base. Within about 81 km you can reach Rome (36 km to the east); Civitavecchia (27 km to the north-west); Ladispoli (5 km to the south); Cisterna di Latina (76 km to the south-east); Colleferro (81 km to the east).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main languages spoken are Italian, German, French.
Clocks run on Europe/Rome time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Cerveteri
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Cerveteri?
- Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) is the closest airport, about 25 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Cerveteri?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Cerveteri?
- Rome is one of the closest places, about 36 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Cerveteri in?
- Cerveteri is in Italy.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.