How to get to Istanbul from Rome

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from Rome to Istanbul

How to get to Istanbul from Rome by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Rome to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AJetVF74
    11:552h40
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    15:35Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    £811One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • AJetVF74
    11:552h40
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    15:35Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    £811One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • pegasusPC1222
    11:552h30
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    15:25Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    £831One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • pegasusPC1224
    14:502h30
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    18:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    £951One-way
    0 changes
  • Air SerbiaJU401 · JU426
    9:2517h15
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    3:40Istanbul Airport
    £1131One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO302 · LO137
    10:4512h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    23:50Istanbul Airport
    £1831One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Rome to Istanbul

Travel to Istanbul easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Istanbul.

FAQs
You can travel between Rome and Istanbul by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Istanbul is a flight with an average price of £119.
The fastest way to travel from Rome to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.
The Rome to Istanbul distance is approximately 1374 km.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Istanbul is:
  • Around 67 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Istanbul as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Istanbul:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Istanbul, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with pegasus, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, tarom, ITA, KM Malta Airlines, Fly One, Aegean Airlines, Croatia Airlines to go to Istanbul by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Istanbul:
  • 11 direct flights per day with pegasus, AJet, Turkish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Istanbul often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Antalya, İzmir, Athens, Ankara. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Istanbul and these popular destinations at a great price.

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