Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 853

miles

1,374

kilometers

742

nautical miles

🕐 2h 7m

Flight Time

🧭 E (87°)

Direction

🌍 +2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	853	+512	1,365 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	853	+512	1,365 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	853	+427	1,280 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	853	+427	1,280 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	853	+853	1,706 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	853	+427	1,280 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Italy to Turkey requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The FCO to IST route connects Rome, Italy with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 853 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Italy to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 87° from Rome. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FCO

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) serves Rome, Italy.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport is 853 miles (1,374 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from FCO to IST typically take around 2h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 853 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.