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FCO to IST: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
853 mi
1,374 km · 742 nm
2h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
853 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 19m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FCO
Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from IST?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (IST) is 853 miles (1,374 km, 742 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 19m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to IST?
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