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June 20 - June 27

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

RTM - Istanbul

$425

$155

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December 3 - December 6

RTM - Istanbul

$333

$161

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December 1 - December 15

RTM - Istanbul

$308

$161

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November 24 - December 3

RTM - Istanbul

$286

$163

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December 8 - December 18

RTM - Istanbul

$326

$163

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November 24 - December 18

RTM - Istanbul

$268

$163

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October 28 - November 24

RTM - Istanbul

$263

$163

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November 27 - December 17

RTM - Istanbul

$282

$163

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December 9 - December 18

RTM - Istanbul

$331

$163

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December 9 - December 17

RTM - Istanbul

$333

$163

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Insights for flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul

For flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul, 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to Istanbul are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $338–$629, with a median of $472, based on data from the last 90 days. New deals appear almost daily, indicating a dynamic market for cheap flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul.

A typical journey from Rotterdam to Istanbul takes about 28h 10m, including connections. This route is predominantly served by itineraries with multiple stops, as most itineraries connect at least once.

The distance between Rotterdam and Istanbul is 2,189 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time, especially when considering the prevalence of connecting flights.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Rotterdam to Istanbul, August stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $82. Following August, February offers a median fare of $179, and January presents a median of $244. These months represent the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

How much is a round trip from Rotterdam to Istanbul

Regular price: $318 - $832

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul is $318 to $832. The current lowest deal is $155 with Pegasus Airlines for travel from Jun 20-Jun 27.

now $155

Low $318

High $832

The cheapest time to fly from Rotterdam to Istanbul

Flights from RTM to IST are cheapest in August, with a median price of $82. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $548. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $82

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $548

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Direct flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Rotterdam to Istanbul

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RTM - Istanbul

Rotterdam (RTM) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$395

$209

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RTM - Istanbul

Rotterdam (RTM) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$405

$221

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RTM - Istanbul

Rotterdam (RTM) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$489

$227

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

RTM - Istanbul

Rotterdam (RTM) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$425

$155

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

RTM - Istanbul

Rotterdam (RTM) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$480

$199

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

RTM - Istanbul

Rotterdam (RTM) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$426

$202

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul

3 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 25

$483 → $180

63%

4 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 24

$480 → $199

59%

2 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 22

$486 → $209

57%

1 night

Jun 22 - Jun 23

$487 → $212

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Rotterdam to Istanbul

Rotterdam - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Rotterdam to Istanbul are above the typical level, with 15% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Rotterdam to Istanbul, with a median price of $82.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 28h 10m on average

The typical flight duration from Rotterdam to Istanbul is 28h 10m, with most deals being connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul. Connecting flights are more common for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines has a direct flight available for $155

Pegasus Airlines has a direct flight from Rotterdam to Istanbul for $155, departing June 20.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about 1 per day

Deals from Rotterdam to Istanbul appear frequently, about 1 per day over the last 30 days.

Rotterdam main airports to depart from

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Cheapest

Fly from Rotterdam The Hague for a direct route to Istanbul.

📍 ~7 km from Rotterdam city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$155

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$155

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is another choice for travelers flying from Rotterdam to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Cheapest

Esenboğa International can be a useful alternative, but requires a domestic flight or high-speed train connection.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major hub, but it is located over 300km away from Istanbul.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (requires separate domestic leg)

💸 Flights from ~$214

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest candidate airport to Istanbul, but has limited flight schedules.

📍 ~80 km from Istanbul (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~$360

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir is convenient for Istanbul's Asian side, but has limited commercial flight options.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via bridge or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$398

Burgas (BOJ)

Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, but requires crossing an international border.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$271

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Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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From RTM

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Dec 10

Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$1,756

$1,313

Save $443

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Dec 06

Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$1,702

$1,313

Save $389

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Dec 03

Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$1,698

$1,313

Save $385

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Dec 06

Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$1,703

$1,313

Save $390

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Dec 03

Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$1,726

$1,313

Save $413

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Nov 05

Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$1,717

$1,313

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Nov 12

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,701

$1,311

Save $390

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Nov 22

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,648

$1,312

Save $336

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Nov 22

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,651

$1,312

Save $339

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Nov 26

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,662

$1,312

Save $350

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Nov 05

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,650

$1,312

Save $338

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Nov 05

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,677

$1,312

Save $365

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Nov 15

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,663

$1,312

Save $351

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Nov 05

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,650

$1,312

Save $338

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Nov 15

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,667

$1,312

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Nov 15

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,651

$1,312

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Nov 12

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,658

$1,312

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,662

$1,312

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Nov 12

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,654

$1,312

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Nov 15

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,312

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,312

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Nov 12

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,663

$1,312

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Dec 03

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,692

$1,313

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Nov 26

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,645

$1,313

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Nov 22

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,313

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Nov 29

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,653

$1,313

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,661

$1,313

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Nov 26

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,653

$1,313

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Nov 22

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,648

$1,313

Save $335

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Nov 08

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,674

$1,313

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Nov 29

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,642

$1,313

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,641

$1,313

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,634

$1,313

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Nov 29

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,650

$1,313

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Nov 29

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,638

$1,313

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,657

$1,313

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Nov 05

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,667

$1,313

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72% AI deal score

$1,663

$1,313

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$1,313

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,313

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,655

$1,313

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,650

$1,313

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72% AI deal score

$1,665

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,670

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,711

$1,363

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,721

$1,363

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,666

$1,363

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,710

$1,363

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Nov 19

Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$1,699

$1,371

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Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$1,657

$1,363

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Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$1,654

$1,363

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Nov 19

Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$1,655

$1,369

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Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$1,661

$1,369

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Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$1,651

$1,370

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Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,370

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Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,370

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Nov 19

Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$1,659

$1,370

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul is typically 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $442. Booking 7-13 days out showed an average price of $537, while flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $538. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance had an average price of $475.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Rotterdam to Istanbul is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $338. The median price for this route over the trailing 90 days was $472. Prices above $629 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Rotterdam to Istanbul, with a median price of $82. February also offered lower prices, with a median of $179. The annual median price for this route is $472, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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