£62 Find Cheap Flights from Rome to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Pegasus Airlines
• Ajet

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

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

• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ajet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £103 return via Sarajevo Butmir (SJJ), compared with £178 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£74 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.

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

• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Sofia (SOF) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Sarajevo Butmir (SJJ) – 3% of one-stop connections

Tirana Rinas (TIA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £160 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £217, a difference of £57. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Sabiha Gokcen Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport are Taksim Square, Istanbul City Centre, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:25 and lands at 14:00
• Latest: departs at 15:45 and lands at 18:20.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £175. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport takes 2h 35m, covering 885 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £140 to £824. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £70, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 Tirana Rinas (TIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 45m, compared to 8h 32m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 8h 39m via Zurich (ZRH).

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

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Return flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport range from £135 to £232, with an average of £175 over the past 12 months. Anything below £135 counts as a good deal.