Rome's airport has unveiled its plans to introduce flying taxis.

Starting in 2024, passengers arriving in Rome may soon have the option to fly directly into the city center via an air taxi, depending on whether the collaboration between the airport operator and a German startup goes according to plan.

The German startup Volocopter aims to make Fiumicino Airport the first location for its battery-powered, two-seater, rotor-winged air taxis.

According to Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the flight will take around 15 minutes—far faster than the 45 minutes or more required by car. The aircraft takes off and lands vertically.

"This new connection will be quick, quiet, and completely emissions-free," Troncone told Reuters during a demonstration of the Volocopter prototype at Fiumicino.

Volocopter, established in 2011, aims to secure a commercial air license from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) within three years and begin operations, according to Christian Bauer, the company's Chief Commercial Officer.

An EASA report ranks Rome as the third most ideal European city for air taxi development, following Paris—where Volocopter plans to launch a service by the 2024 Olympics—and Berlin.