How to get from Rome to Istanbul
- 1371 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 45m, 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 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1371 km
Rome to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
AJet·2h 45m
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.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Istanbul works
Start with a AJet flight from Rome to Istanbul, about 2h 45m. In total it's roughly €71 over 2h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Istanbul?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Rome?
About 1371 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €71 to €99. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 45m.
How long is the flight from Rome to Istanbul?
About 2h 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Istanbul?
Rome is FCO and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written FCO to SAW.
Which operators run Rome to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with AJet.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Istanbul?
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: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 3 Oct 2026