Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Rome and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Take your pick of 39 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your FCO to IST flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between FCO and IST:
Naples International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
At the moment, Rs20,985 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs42,615. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from FCO to IST by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near FCO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you have a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FCO to IST sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.