How to travel from Istanbul to Rome

International travel from Istanbul, Turkey to Rome, Italy is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Italy if coming from Turkey?

Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Rome if traveling from Istanbul?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Rome, Italy due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Italy must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Istanbul to Rome.

The current restriction level for returning to Istanbul, Turkey from Italy is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Istanbul, Turkey from Rome, Italy?

Reentering Turkey is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Istanbul from Rome?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Istanbul, Turkey regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Turkey must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Istanbul from Rome here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Istanbul to Rome. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Rome from Istanbul is by taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Rome:

A train is generally $7 (€6) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $16 (€14) from Istanbul to Rome.

A train is generally $134 (€119) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $143 (€127) from Istanbul to Rome.

The quickest way to travel from Istanbul to Rome is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

The distance is approximately 851 miles (1373 km) from Istanbul to Rome.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Istanbul to Rome:

• Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Istanbul to Rome depart from Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) to Rome, Termini.
• Most travelers take a flight from Istanbul Airport to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
• Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Istanbul to Rome depart from Marmaray Sirkeci İstasyonu to Roma Termini.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with pegasus to go to Rome by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find pegasus Istanbul to Rome tickets on Omio for $143 (€127).

Yes, there are direct routes from Istanbul to Rome with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct flight with Turkish Airlines.

Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

When planning your trip from Istanbul to Rome, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $16 (€14) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $143 (€127) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $9 (€8) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Istanbul to Rome online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.