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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rome to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rome to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Rome to Istanbul (FCO-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rome to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Rome to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Rome to Istanbul.
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Expert advice for your flight from Rome to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
FCO

Expect shorter queues at FCO with smart scanners allowing electronics and liquids in bags, but allow extra time for passport control.

Read more about FCOby Duncan Madden
IST

The M11 Metro Line connects IST to the city center, operating from 6 am to midnight with trains every 5 minutes.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on FCO

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rome to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rome to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rome to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Rome to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 231 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 571 and C$ 435 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 548, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (33% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.

When to book flights from Rome to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rome to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Rome to Istanbul flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Rome to Istanbul?

    Only ITA Airways offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rome to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rome to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rome to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rome to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Rome and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Rome to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Rome to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rome to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rome to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rome to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Rome is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rome to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Rome with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rome to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Rome up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 343 or less one-way and C$ 560 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Rome to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Rome Fiumicino to Istanbul

Monday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +4 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +5 more

Tuesday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +4 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +5 more

Wednesday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +4 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +5 more

Thursday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +4 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +5 more

Friday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +4 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +5 more

Saturday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +4 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +5 more

Sunday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +4 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +5 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Rome Fiumicino

Monday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +3 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +4 more

Tuesday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +4 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +5 more

Wednesday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +3 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +4 more

Thursday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +4 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +5 more

Friday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +3 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +4 more

Saturday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +3 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +4 more

Sunday

ITA Airways,IndiGo,Oman Air, +3 more

ITA Airways,IndiGo, +4 more

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Top airline flying from Rome to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rome to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Rome to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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AjetOverall score based on 8 reviews
4.5Boarding
3.7Entertainment
5.0Comfort
5.0Crew
3.7Food
Airline reviews

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2024TBS - SAW
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Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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