FCO to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,371 km (852 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,371 km (852 mi, 740 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from FCO to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly east of FCO.
How is the FCO to IST route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-IST in IATA codes and LIRF-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| FCO | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | LTFM |
| Country | Italy | Turkey |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #18 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IST sits 312 ft (95 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to IST
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Istanbul?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 1,371 km (852 mi, 740 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and IST takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from FCO?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly east of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to IST?
2 airlines appear on the FCO-IST route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Turkish Airlines.
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