Flying from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is Rome's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) departing from here.
Jump on a direct Rome to Istanbul Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Rome. Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul.
With 28 direct flights a week between the two airports, Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:55am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from FCO to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 8pm.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Rome to IST.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Take the express route from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Nonstop flights from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) are available from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Rome to Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from FCO.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Turkish Airlines from FCO to IST.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Istanbul Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Break up your flight from Rome to Istanbul Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Rome Ciampino Airport and IST are:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
You can arrive at CIA from central Rome in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to IST flight:
Rome Ciampino Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 85% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Istanbul Airport (IST)
Have a late flight from Rome to Istanbul Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near IST and hit the lights earlier:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Rome to Istanbul Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, central Istanbul is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Istanbul Airport is ₹ 6,234. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 14,475. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from Rome to IST by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Rome to Istanbul Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST). Visit Istanbul in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Rome to IST plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Istanbul Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Istanbul right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Istanbul Airport:
Your Istanbul visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 225 kilometres southeast of Istanbul, a visit to Eskisehir will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.
Set out 153 kilometres east from Istanbul and you'll reach Adapazarı, another favourite among visitors to Türkiye (Turkey). Kick off your sightseeing at Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum.
