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Rome to Istanbul Airport

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Rome, Italy → Istanbul Airport, Turkey

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Eight ways to Travel from Rome to Istanbul Airport

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Transport providers

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$49.54

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.73–$139.74
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$82.57
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$107.98

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$82.57–$114.33
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.54–$63.52
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.11–$50.81
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.68–$36.84

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$256.56–$1,275.37

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$32.71

Airlines

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$1,016.29

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$597.07

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$698.70

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.26–$1,016.29
Plane from Naples International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$1,079.81
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$1,079.81
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$343.00

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.90–$343.00

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.74–$457.33

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$343.00

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.03–$47.00

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
17h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.74–$177.85

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.03–$47.00

HAVAİST

Phone:
0850 888 33 34
Website:
hava.ist/
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.95–$8.26

Veli Trans

Phone:
+381 69 756756
Website:
facebook.com/D.o.o.VeliTrans
Bus from Roma Termini to Prizren,Autobuska
Ave. Duration:
22h 46m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Hak Bus

Phone:
+389 75 209 209
Website:
hakbus.org/
Bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
21h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$136.35

Erhan Trans

Phone:
+383 44 190 915
Website:
facebook.com/erhantrans/
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabul
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
39h 38m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.57–$114.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus and night train which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 2 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $97.83 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Istanbul Airport (IST)?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via Kumanovo and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 46m.

How far is it from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The distance between Rome and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1404 km. The road distance is 2202 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 32m and costs $173.91 - $315.22 .

How long does it take to get from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus from?

Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Roma Termini station.

Bus or fly from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The best way to get from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $97.83 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $163.04 and takes 35h 46m.

Where does the Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus arrive?

Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Istanbul Airport (IST)?

Istanbul Airport (IST) is 2h ahead of Rome. It is currently 23:46 in Rome and 01:46 in Istanbul Airport (IST).

Can I drive from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 2202 km. It takes approximately 20h 36m to drive from Rome to Istanbul Airport (IST).

Which airlines fly from Leonardo Da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Alitalia, Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer flights from Leonardo Da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Where can I stay near Istanbul Airport (IST)?

There are 93+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST). Prices start at $28.63 per night.
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