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Flights between Rome (FCO) and Istanbul (IST)

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Italy ↔ Istanbul Airport, Turkey

A direct route between Rome and Istanbul appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

ITA Airways (AZ)Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
1,374 km
854 miles
Est. flight time
2h 13m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Italy

Jan
11°
16/6
70mm
Feb
13°
18/8
60mm
Mar
16°
21/11
70mm
Apr
19°
24/14
80mm
May
24°
29/19
60mm
Jun
28°
33/23
40mm
Jul
31°
36/26
25mm
Aug
31°
36/26
40mm
Sep
26°
31/21
70mm
Oct
21°
26/16
90mm
Nov
16°
21/11
105mm
Dec
12°
17/7
80mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Italy: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Rome from Istanbul?

Rome (FCO) and Istanbul (IST) are around 1,374 km (854 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 13m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the FCO–IST route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include ITA Airways, Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Rome and Istanbul?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Turkey?

Across Turkey, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Italy and Turkey?

The UK FCDO currently rates Italy as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Turkey as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.