Flights from Rome to Istanbul
Flying time from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (IST) is about 2h 13m (1,371 km). Lowest fare seen: $76 one-way, 1 stop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Istanbul
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
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Airlines flying Rome to Istanbul
We have not confirmed which airlines fly FCO–IST nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.
Rome to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: May 2027, from $78 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $72. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $8523 Oct 2026 | — |
| Nov 2026 | $8426 Nov 2026 | $75 · 1 stop5 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $821 Dec 2026 | $74 · 1 stop2 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $829 Jan 2027 | $72 · 1 stop9 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $8420 Feb 2027 | $82 · 1 stop3 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $859 Mar 2027 | — |
| Apr 2027 | $8514 Apr 2027 | — |
| May 2027 | $786 May 2027 | — |
| Jun 2027 | $10123 Jun 2027 | $91 · 1 stop18 Jun 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | $1091 Jul 2027 | $92 · 1 stop13 Jul 2027 |
| Aug 2027 | $11719 Aug 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $92 · 1 stop9 Aug 2027 |
| Sept 2027 | $8613 Sept 2027 | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $75 for November 2026, $72 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Rome to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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