Cheap Flights from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Lufthansa
Sun, 7 Dec. - Mon, 15 Dec.
FCO
Rome
IST
Istanbul
AU$403 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$403
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, 7 Dec. from Rome to Istanbul, returning Mon, 15 Dec., priced at AU$403 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Sun, 24 May - Thu, 28 May
FCO
Rome
IST
Istanbul
AU$406 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$406
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, 24 May from Rome to Istanbul, returning Thu, 28 May, priced at AU$406 found 4 days ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 18 Sep. - Thu, 25 Sep.
FCO
Rome
IST
Istanbul
AU$408 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$408
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 18 Sep. from Rome to Istanbul, returning Thu, 25 Sep., priced at AU$408 found 2 days ago
Lufthansa
Mon, 1 Dec. - Wed, 10 Dec.
FCO
Rome
IST
Istanbul
AU$417 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$417
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec. from Rome to Istanbul, returning Wed, 10 Dec., priced at AU$417 found 6 days ago
Air Serbia
Sun, 19 Oct. - Mon, 3 Nov.
FCO
Rome
IST
Istanbul
AU$430 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$430
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Sun, 19 Oct. from Rome to Istanbul, returning Mon, 3 Nov., priced at AU$430 found 2 days ago
Aegean
Sun, 7 Dec. - Mon, 15 Dec.
FCO
Rome
IST
Istanbul
AU$443 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$443
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Sun, 7 Dec. from Rome to Istanbul, returning Mon, 15 Dec., priced at AU$443 found 3 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Sat, 3 Jan. - Mon, 19 Jan.
FCO
Rome
IST
Istanbul
AU$455 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$455
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, 3 Jan. from Rome to Istanbul, returning Mon, 19 Jan., priced at AU$455 found 3 days ago
KLM
Sat, 24 Jan. - Tue, 10 Feb.
FCO
Rome
IST
Istanbul
AU$458 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$458
Return
found 3 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan. from Rome to Istanbul, returning Tue, 10 Feb., priced at AU$458 found 3 days ago
Air France
Sun, 7 Dec. - Mon, 15 Dec.
FCO
Rome
IST
Istanbul
AU$463 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$463
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, 7 Dec. from Rome to Istanbul, returning Mon, 15 Dec., priced at AU$463 found 3 days ago
Croatia Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar. - Tue, 17 Mar.
FCO
Rome
IST
Istanbul
AU$470 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$470
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Croatia Airlines flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar. from Rome to Istanbul, returning Tue, 17 Mar., priced at AU$470 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (IST)

December is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$168 - AU$481 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Rome to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air Baltic, Air France, Air Serbia, British Airways, Croatia Airlines, Fly One S.R.L., ITA Airways, Iberia, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SKY express, Tarom-Romanian Air Transport, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines
Return price
AU$403
Distance
1364 km
Average flight time
3 hours 45 mins

Your quick guide to flights from Rome to Istanbul

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport?
If you're planning on travelling between Fiumicino Airport and Istanbul Airport, round-trip journeys start from AU$403. This price is based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal slip through your fingers. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Fiumicino Airport to IST?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but each air carrier has different terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Rome Airport to IST flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) to IST?
The distance from FCO (FCO) to IST (IST) is just 1 350 kilometres. You'll be walking down the air bridge and grabbing your suitcase from the carousel before long.
Which airlines fly direct from FCO to IST?
Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly directly between FCO and Istanbul Airport. You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are Rome Airport to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport surfacing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines publish prices so far in advance.

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