Rome to Istanbul flights – the most comfortable way to fly

1 airline flies nonstop between Rome and Istanbul, about 21 flights a week. The flight takes 2h 10m and covers 1,373 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on Turkish Airlines's Airbus A321neo. There's no lie-flat business class on this route.

Flight time2h 10m
Distance1,373 km
Nonstop flights / week21

Most comfortable economy

Turkish Airlines · Airbus A321neo
Economy · 3-3
5.3Okay
  • 31″ legroom
  • 18.0″ wide seat
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power

Most comfortable business

Turkish Airlines · Boeing 737 MAX 8
Recliner (domestic first) · 2-2
7.4Very comfortable
  • 38″ legroom
  • 21.0″ wide seat
  • No middle seats
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power

Nonstop flights from Rome to Istanbul

FlightDepartsDurationAircraftEconomyBusinessDays
Turkish Airlines TK6792
FCO → IST
07:55 2h 10m 737 MAX 8
Narrow-body
4.5Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Turkish Airlines TK5379
FCO → IST
13:05 2h 10m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Turkish Airlines TK1801
FCO → IST
18:15 2h 10m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Rome to Istanbul?

A nonstop flight from Rome to Istanbul takes about 2 h 10 min and covers 1,373 km.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Rome to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines flies nonstop, with about 21 flights a week.

What is the most comfortable economy seat from Rome to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines on the Airbus A321neo: 3-3 layout, 31″ legroom and 18.0″ wide seats – comfort score 5.3/10 (okay).

Is there lie-flat business class from Rome to Istanbul?

No – business class on this route is recliner (domestic first) (2-2). The best is Turkish Airlines on the Boeing 737 MAX 8, comfort score 7.4/10.

Can I fly with my dog from Rome to Istanbul?

Yes – Turkish Airlines takes small dogs in the cabin (usually up to 8 kg including the bag).

Is business class worth it from Rome to Istanbul?

Business is a wide recliner with more legroom for about 143% more than economy on Turkish Airlines – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 1.3/10 (not worth it).

Which aircraft fly from Rome to Istanbul?

Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX 8.

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