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

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

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

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £158 return via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared with £218 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£74 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 Turkish Airlines and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 68% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 4% of one-stop connections

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

On the Istanbul Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 22%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £182 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £234 – a £51 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 Istanbul Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Rome Fiumicino Airport are Fontana di Trevi, Colosseo, and Spanish Steps. These are among the most viewed places in Rome Fiumicino Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 10:11
• Latest: departs at 21:55 and lands at 00:36.

The flight takes about 2h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 33% above the route average of £211. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport takes 2h 41m, covering 852 miles.

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 Istanbul Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £81, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Night 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 Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 39m, compared to 8h 50m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 10h 40m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Target Italy
• Record go
• Rent Smart 24
• Galdierirent
• Europcar

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport range from £179 to £258, with an average of £211 over the past 12 months. Anything below £179 counts as a good deal.