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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ITA Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 287 round-trip via Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK), compared to C$ 444 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 48–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by ITA Airways and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK) – 4% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 392 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 508 – a C$ 117 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Kapaliçarşi, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 am and lands at 9:20 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 10:45 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 38% above the route average of C$ 432. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 40m, covering 2,206 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 136, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 6h 08m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 6h 27m via Tirana Rinas (TIA).

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Rome Fiumicino Airport (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport range from C$ 383 to C$ 547, with an average of C$ 432 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 383 counts as a good deal.

ITA Airways is the only airline on the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.