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Flights Rome → Istanbul

FCO → SAW

12.8
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

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.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,425 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Rome (FCO) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:12
Elevation SAW
312 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~143 kg

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Airlines operating FCO-SAW

Frequently asked questions about FCO-SAW

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.

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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.