Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

Yes, direct flights are available from Amsterdam to Istanbul. Historically, approximately 38.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. Travelers have options for both direct and connecting services.

What's the flight time from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

The median direct flight time from Amsterdam to Istanbul is 3 hours and 25 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2184 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 9 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Amsterdam to Istanbul flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul is advisable. Historically, this route has been classified as 'frequent' for price fluctuations. This means that deals and price changes occur often, making price alerts a useful tool for tracking potential savings. Monitoring prices can help travelers secure better fares.

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Amsterdam to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul

A typical journey from Amsterdam to Istanbul takes about 7h 20m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the layovers travelers commonly encounter on this route. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul, fares right now are above the typical level. Over a 90-day window, prices for this route typically range from $218–$530, with a median of $329. Currently, about 30% of recent fares are considered a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul is typically in August, with a median fare of $172. February also offers lower prices, with a median of $177. Another relatively inexpensive month is December, where the median fare is $213.

The distance between Amsterdam and Istanbul is 2184 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight that is longer than a short regional hop but not a full intercontinental journey. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Regular price: €164 - €386

Prices for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 164 EUR to 386 EUR. The current lowest deal is 136 EUR with Pegasus Airlines for travel from Dec 4-Dec 20.

now 136 €

Low 164 €

High 386 €

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul is August, with a median price of $172. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $527. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from 172 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 527 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul

KLM

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (IST)

381 €

199 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

214 €

143 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

205 €

144 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

214 €

143 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

220 €

144 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

189 €

145 €

One-way

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

2 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 21

610 € → 197 €

68%

6 nights

Feb 22 - Feb 28

621 € → 216 €

65%

1 night

Feb 19 - Feb 20

610 € → 212 €

65%

1 night

Feb 20 - Feb 21

610 € → 212 €

65%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Amsterdam - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Amsterdam to Istanbul are above the typical level, with a median price of $329.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul, with a median of $172.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 7h 20m with one stop

Flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul typically take 7h 20m, with most routes involving one stop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 61.5% of routes from Amsterdam to Istanbul.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM and Valuair offer direct flights

KLM and Valuair offer direct flights on this route, providing convenient travel options.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a convenient departure point for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€139

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights to Istanbul from Amsterdam.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center

💸 Flights from ~€139

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but it requires significant travel from Istanbul.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (reachable by domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~€185

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Dec 10

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$1,561

$733

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Dec 07

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$1,562

$733

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Oct 27

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$1,545

$733

Save $812

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Business Class

From AMS

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Oct 27

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$1,561

$738

Save $823

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Business Class

From AMS

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Dec 13

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$1,580

$738

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Nov 14

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,451

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Nov 11

Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,435

$732

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Dec 03

Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,531

$732

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Nov 01

Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,430

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $266. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices around $328, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure increased the average price to $428. Conversely, booking 60+ days out had an average price of $331, suggesting that booking too far in advance may not yield the lowest fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is considered to be $218 or less. This threshold represents prices that are lower than 75% of all observed fares. The median price for this route over the same period was $329, with 75% of prices falling below $530.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul, with a median price of $172. February also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $177. The annual median price for this route was $329, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. December, with a median price of $213, was observed as the most expensive month.

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Amsterdam to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Regular price: €164 - €386

Prices for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 164 EUR to 386 EUR. The current lowest deal is 136 EUR with Pegasus Airlines for travel from Dec 4-Dec 20.

now 136 €

Low 164 €

High 386 €

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul

August

Cheapest

Flights from 172 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 527 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul

KLM

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (IST)

381 €

199 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

214 €

143 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

205 €

144 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

214 €

143 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

220 €

144 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Istanbul

Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

189 €

145 €

One-way

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

2 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 21

610 € → 197 €

68%

6 nights

Feb 22 - Feb 28

621 € → 216 €

65%

1 night

Feb 19 - Feb 20

610 € → 212 €

65%

1 night

Feb 20 - Feb 21

610 € → 212 €

65%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Amsterdam - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Amsterdam to Istanbul are above the typical level, with a median price of $329.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul, with a median of $172.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 7h 20m with one stop

Flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul typically take 7h 20m, with most routes involving one stop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 61.5% of routes from Amsterdam to Istanbul.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM and Valuair offer direct flights

KLM and Valuair offer direct flights on this route, providing convenient travel options.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a convenient departure point for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€139

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights to Istanbul from Amsterdam.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center

💸 Flights from ~€139

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but it requires significant travel from Istanbul.

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,430

$733

Save $697

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Amsterdam to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Amsterdam - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Typically 7h 20m with one stop

Connecting flights are more common

KLM and Valuair offer direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Oct 28

Nov 01

Oct 17

Dec 10

Dec 07

Oct 27

Oct 27

Dec 13

Nov 14

Nov 11

Dec 03

Nov 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How far in advance should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

What is a good price for a flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

What's the flight time from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

Should I set a price alert for Amsterdam to Istanbul flights?

Related routes

More routes from Amsterdam

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Amsterdam to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Amsterdam - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Typically 7h 20m with one stop

Connecting flights are more common

KLM and Valuair offer direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Oct 28

Nov 01

Oct 17

Dec 10

Dec 07

Oct 27

Oct 27

Dec 13

Nov 14

Nov 11

Dec 03

Nov 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How far in advance should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

What is a good price for a flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul?