How to get from Istanbul to Rome
On Routavio, Istanbul to Rome by flight starts at €69 with AJet (price seen on 18 October 2026).
- 1371 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 30m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 30m
direct
Flight
€131
Cheapest
2h 50m
direct
Flight
€69
Ground only
44h 46m
3 transfers
Bus
€122
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Rome. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1371 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1371 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €69Checked Oct 18 | 2h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €136Older observation | 37h 31m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€69Checked Oct 182h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€136Older observation37h 31m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Rome Fiumicinoflight
AJet·2h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Wed, Oct 21€90
- Thu, Oct 22€98
- Fri, Oct 23€102
- Sat, Oct 24€136
- Mon, Oct 26€114
- Tue, Oct 27€122
- Wed, Oct 28€103
- Thu, Oct 29€87
- Fri, Oct 30€98
- Sat, Oct 31€97
- Mon, Nov 2€102
- Tue, Nov 3€113
- Thu, Nov 5€69Cheapest found
- Thu, Nov 12€71
- Fri, Nov 13€112
- Mon, Nov 16€90
- Tue, Nov 17€102
- Wed, Nov 18€130
- Thu, Nov 19€79
- Sun, Dec 13€71
- Mon, Dec 14€75
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
FlixBusSofia-Ljubljana, Ljubljana-FlorenceBook →12GoFlorence-RomaBook →
TrenitaliaFlorence-RomaBook →On this route you travel with AJet, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur, FlixBus, 12Go, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Rome works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Rome, about 2h 50m. In total it's roughly €69 over 2h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rome?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Rome from Istanbul?
About 1371 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Rome cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €69 to €136. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Rome?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 50m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Rome?
About 2h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Rome?
Istanbul is SAW and Rome is FCO, so this route is usually written SAW to FCO.
Which operators run Istanbul to Rome?
On this route you travel with AJet, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur, FlixBus, 12Go, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Istanbul to Rome without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 44h 46m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rome?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: AJet
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026