How to travel from Rome to Istanbul

Travel between Rome, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Italy enter Turkey?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Istanbul from Rome?

Conditions of entry into Turkey:

• Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Istanbul, Turkey?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Turkey has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 9/20/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Rome to Istanbul.

The restriction level for your return to Rome, Italy from Turkey is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Rome from Istanbul restricted?

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

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Rome from Istanbul?

Conditions of reentry into Italy:

• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine and COVID-19 test at the end of the isolation period
• COVID-19 testing required within 72 hours from entering the country
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Rome, Italy?

You should observe these safety measures in Italy as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Italy was last checked on 9/22/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Rome from Istanbul closer to your date of departure here.

You can go from Rome to Istanbul by flight.

A flight is the fastest way to get to Istanbul from Rome with an average travel time for this trip around 2 h 35 min.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.

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

• Turkish Airlines can take you to Istanbul by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Turkish Airlines from Rome to Istanbul for $149 (€119).

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

• Plane tickets cost $149 (€119) one way on average.

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