Rome to Istanbul - 886 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	886	+532	1,418 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	886	+532	1,418 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	886	+443	1,329 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	886	+443	1,329 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	886	+886	1,772 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	886	+443	1,329 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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When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 2 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The FCO to SAW route connects Rome, Italy with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 886 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 88° 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 SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 886 miles (1,426 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from FCO to SAW typically take around 2h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 886 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.

Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (SAW)