Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 885 miles (1,425 km) apart. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tirana, Skopje and Podgorica and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from FCO to SAW
- AJetNot in an alliance

- PegasusNot in an alliance

FCO to SAW with one stop
30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tirana (TIA)ITA Airways and Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus and AJet




- Via Skopje (SKP)Wizz Air, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Podgorica (TGD)Wizz Air and Air Montenegro, then Pegasus



- Via Pristina (PRN)Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Sofia (SOF)Bulgaria Air and Wizz Air, then PegasusFB


- Via Sarajevo (SJJ)Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia and Wizz Air, then Pegasus and AJet




- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM and Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus



- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways and 2 more, then Pegasus

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- Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Zagreb (ZAG)Ryanair, then Pegasus


- Via Bologna (BLQ)ITA Airways, then Pegasus


- Via Bodrum (BJV)Neos, then Pegasus and AJetNO


- Via Venice (VCE)ITA Airways, then Pegasus


- Via Budapest (BUD)Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus and AJet




FCO to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from FCO to SAW?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Rome from Istanbul by plane?
Rome (FCO) and Istanbul (SAW) are 885 miles (1,425 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does FCO to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for FCO to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Rome and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Tirana (TIA), Skopje (SKP), Podgorica (TGD), Pristina (PRN) and Sofia (SOF).
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.