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.

FCO IST 1,374 km · ~2.2h non-stop

Today's tracked low

A$142 −13% vs. seasonal low

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Rome to Istanbul?

Average round-trip economy fare by departure month. January is the statistical sweet spot at A$163.

Average round-trip fares from Rome to Istanbul by month
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.

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