Cheap Flights from Rome to Istanbul
Round-trip economy fares between Rome (FCO) and Istanbul (IST) average A$199 across the year. Book for January and typical prices fall to A$163. The 1,374 km hop takes about 2.2 hours non-stop, and the nicest window to visit Istanbul is April – May & September – October.
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A$142 −13% vs. seasonal low
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Average round-trip economy fare by departure month. January is the statistical sweet spot at A$163.
| Month | Avg. round-trip | vs. yearly average |
|---|---|---|
| January Cheapest | A$163 | −A$36 |
| February | A$167 | −A$32 |
| March | A$187 | −A$12 |
| April | A$211 | +A$12 |
| May | A$227 | +A$28 |
| June | A$235 | +A$36 |
| July | A$239 | +A$40 |
| August | A$235 | +A$36 |
| September | A$215 | +A$16 |
| October | A$199 | +A$0 |
| November | A$175 | −A$24 |
| December | A$183 | −A$16 |
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Rome to Istanbul flight FAQs
- What is the cheapest month to fly from Rome to Istanbul?
- January is typically cheapest, with round-trips from A$163 — about A$36 under the yearly average of A$199.
- How long is the flight from Rome to Istanbul?
- Non-stop services cover the 1,374 km route in roughly 2.2 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
- April – May & September – October. Entry requirements: e-Visa available online for many nationalities; some enter visa-free.