Flights Rome → Istanbul
FCO → SAW
How long is the flight from Rome to Istanbul?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 12m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Rome with Istanbul, using a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The departure airport in Rome has been operational since 1947, while the arrival airport in Istanbul serves over 48 million passengers annually.
The Rome (FCO) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (SAW) heads east for about 1,425 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 12m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-SAW
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 12m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Pegasus Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Istanbul, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Rome-Istanbul route is about 1,425 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
