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

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 9:35 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 10:35 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

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

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.

Round-trip flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport range from C$ 391 to C$ 561, with an average of C$ 444 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 391 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the C$ 444 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 287 round-trip via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared to C$ 460 for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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%.

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.

One-way fares from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 172, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 57 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 406 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 513, a difference of C$ 108.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 6h 13m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 7h 59m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours ahead of Rome Fiumicino Airport (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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

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