Rome to Ankara (FCO–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 4h 15m AZPCVF AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
IST Istanbul 5h 6EAZPK ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
MUC Munich 5h 28m AZETLH VFXQ Munich (MUC) to Ankara flights
VIE Vienna 5h 46m AZFROS VFXQ Vienna (VIE) to Ankara flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 5m ACAZCZ PCVFXQ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Ankara flights
STR Stuttgart 6h 10m AZEW VFXQ Stuttgart (STR) to Ankara flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 6h 20m AFAMAZ VF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Ankara flights
WAW Warsaw 6h 25m AZLOW4 PC Warsaw (WAW) to Ankara flights
CAI Cairo 6h 45m AZEYLH VF Cairo (CAI) to Ankara flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 48m AMARAZ VFXQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Ankara flights
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Rome to Ankara
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between FCO and ESB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,433
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
FCO: CEST · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application or eVisa is needed. A passport or national ID card is accepted for entry. Passport must be valid for at least 5 months beyond the intended stay.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Ankara route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to ESB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and Munich.
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.